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erectable

erectable

5.3
Able to be put up so it stands upright
  • adjective
  • /ɪˈrɛktəbl/
translation icon : erectable
  • Temporary stages must be erectable and easy to dismantle after the event.

Examples

  • The lightweight frame is erectable in just a few minutes without any tools.

  • This model is fully erectable by one person, making it ideal for solo campers.

  • The tent is erectable within minutes.

  • This erectable structure is perfect for camping.

  • The camping gear includes an erectable tent that is easy to set up.

  • During the presentation, we used an erectable screen for better visibility.

  • They designed an erectable flagpole that can be assembled quickly for events.

Synonyms

raiseable
vserectable
3.7

Can be lifted to a higher position, for example a desk leg or sunroof

is moved into an upright orientation rather than just higher

Surface Forms

erectable positive

Morphology

erectable = erect (transparent) = erect + able

Meaning is directly derived from the verb 'erect' plus the productive adjectival suffix '-able' meaning 'able to be X'.

Etymology

The word erectable comes from erect, which goes back to the Latin erigere meaning 'to raise up' and erectus meaning 'upright'. So, erectable means something you can 'raise up' into a 'upright' position, like a tent.