Erection
/ɪˈrɛk.ʃən/noun
The act of building or constructing something, or the state of being raised up.
Did you know?The word 'erect' traces back to rituals of construction, linking physical and spiritual elevation in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
erectio
“The act of raising or building up.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
erectio
“Construction or establishment.”
Old French
Old French
erection
“The action of building or raising.”
Middle English
Middle English
erectioun
“The process of building or raising up.”
Modern English
English
erection
“The action or state of being raised or built.”