erectile

adjective

erec·​tile i-ˈrek-tᵊl  -ˌtī(-ə)l 

1

: of, relating to, or capable of undergoing physiological erection

erectile tissue

2

: capable of being raised to an upright position

the erectile quills of a porcupine

erectility

i-ˌrek-ˈti-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of erectile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pelvic floor training, long shrugged off as a women’s thing, has become one of the more interesting frontiers in men’s health, with real data behind it for erectile function, ejaculation control, bladder issues and post-prostate-surgery recovery. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Research suggests Kegels can improve both erectile function and ejaculatory control when men perform them correctly and consistently. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The procedure preserves some or all of the surrounding nerve structures that control erectile function, which reduces the risk of post-surgical impotence and increases the chances of regaining erectile function within two years after surgery. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

For men, Kling says that strengthening the pelvic floor may also help improve bladder control after prostate surgery and may support erectile function in some cases. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing erectile

• erectile dysfunction

Rhymes for erectile

• projectile
• anorectal
• colorectal
• dialectal
• rectal

Kids Definition

erectile

adjective

erec·​tile i-ˈrek-tᵊl 

-ˌtīl

: capable of becoming erect

erectile tissue

erectile feathers of a bird

Medical Definition

erectile

adjective

erec·​tile i-ˈrek-tᵊl  -ˌtīl 

: capable of being raised to an erect or elevated position

especially : cavernous sense 2

erectility

-ˌrek-ˈtil-ət-ē 

noun

plural erectilities