portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural portabilities

1

: the quality or state of being portable

2

: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs

Examples of portability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers are exploring new material architectures designed to raise SQUID operating temperatures, reduce cooling requirements and improve portability and operational practicality. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The shoulder strap that comes with it ensures that portability is easy and comfortable. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

With nearly 6,900 five-star reviews, the majority of shoppers appreciate the bags’ quality, portability, durability, and value. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Happily, the name seems to be the only major change, as the box brings the same stackable portability and modular performance to car and camp. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for portability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility