adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Making erect or upright; raising. dated

   "erective movement of the trunk"

2. 2
   erectile (pertaining to penile erections)

   "erective attainment"

Synonyms

All synonyms

uplifting

Etymology

From erect + -ive?

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