Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the ability to achieve or maintain an erection, especially in the context of male sexual health

“The study of erectile dysfunction is an important area of research in urology.”

2. adjective

standing upright or rigid, especially in a stiff or unnatural position

“The statue’s erectile posture seemed unnatural in the garden setting.”

3. noun

a type of plant or fungus with upright or vertical growth

“The erectile stems of the bamboo plant were a distinctive feature of the garden.”