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portable

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1por·ta·ble

adj \ˈpr-tə-bəl\

Definition of PORTABLE

1
a : capable of being carried or moved about <a portable TV> b : characterized by portability <a portable pension> c : usable on many computers with little or no modification <portable software>
2
archaic : bearable
por·ta·bly \ˈpr-tə-blē\ adverb

Examples of PORTABLE

  1. Portable devices such as MP3 players are becoming increasingly popular.

Origin of PORTABLE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare to carry — more at fare
First Known Use: 15th century

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