Main Entry:

¹por·ta·ble

Pronunciation:

\ˈpȯr-tə-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare to carry — more at fare

Date:

15th century

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>2archaic : bearable

— por·ta·bly \ˈpȯr-tə-blē\ adverb