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

The handle is detachable, adding to the portability of the grinder. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025

From stroller naps and family vacations to day-long trips to aquariums and theme parks, Heather brought the Mockingbird along on all of life’s outings to evaluate its design, safety features, maneuverability, portability, durability, value, and storage capacity. —Laura Lu, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025

When deciding whether to exercise the portability election, keep in mind that the estate tax exemption amount is indexed to the Consumer Price Index. —Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Docker containers and modern orchestration tools make workload portability seamless. —Baris Saydag, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025

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