piloerection
piloerection · piloerections
The erection of hairs or papillaeThe erection of hairs or papillae.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The erection of hairs or papillae.
(countable, uncountable)The manifestation of goose bumps.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From pilo- + erection.From pilo- + erection.
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Forms
plural: piloerections| Singular | piloerection |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpiloerect
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable