First Known Use: 15th century
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1portable
adjective por·ta·ble \ˈpȯr-tə-bəl\
: easy to carry or move around
Full Definition of PORTABLE
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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>
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Origin of PORTABLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare to carry — more at fare
2portable
noun
Definition of PORTABLE
: something that is portable
First Known Use of PORTABLE
1883
PORTABLE Defined for Kids
portable
adjective por·ta·ble \ˈpȯr-tə-bəl\
Definition of PORTABLE for Kids
: easy or possible to carry or move about <a portable television>
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