noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being erect, or of having an erect posture. uncountable
2. 2
   position at right angles to the horizon wordnet
3. 3
   the property of being upright in posture wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aplombcharacterdecencyfairnessgoodnesshonesty

Etymology

From erect + -ness.

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