Antonyms for erection

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ih-rek-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈrɛk ʃən

Definition of erection

Origin : mid-15c., "establishment; advancement," from Late Latin erectionem (nominative erectio), noun of action from past participle stem of erigere (see erect (adj.)). Meaning "the putting up" (of a building, etc.), "stiffening of the penis" are both from 1590s.

As in manufacture/manufacturing : noun production of processed goods
As in monument : noun memorial, remembrance
As in assembly : noun putting together
As in structure : noun building
As in manufacturing : noun production
As in building : noun constructed dwelling
As in construction : noun creation, building
As in edifice : noun structure
As in fabrication : noun something manufactured

Example sentences :

On the erection of Cuyahoga county, he was its first auditor.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

Its erection was an attempt to steal absolution for the sins of its citizens.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

The date of its erection was about the middle of the sixteenth century.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

And then we were occupied with the erection of the shanty, as already described.
Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay

Plans were out for the erection of flats in Magnolia Road also.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

The empress had entrusted Rinaldi, the architect, with the erection.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Hence there could be none of that wealth which has caused the erection of these buildings.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson

It may be that you are contemplating the erection of shelves for your books?
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan

At once Gunnell and Blagrove set about the erection of their playhouse.
Extract from : « Shakespearean Playhouses » by Joseph Quincy Adams

He had not gone far when he had to pass a new building in process of erection.
Extract from : « The Grammar School Boys of Gridley » by H. Irving Hancock

Synonyms for erection

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