Portable: meaning, definitions and examples

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portable

[ ˈpɔːrtəbl ]

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technology

Capable of being easily carried or moved, especially because of being of a lighter and smaller version than usual.

Synonyms

compact, handy, mobile

Examples of usage

This portable speaker is perfect for outdoor activities.
She always carries a portable charger with her.
The laptop is lightweight and very portable.
The portable air conditioner can easily be moved from room to room.

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technology

A small transportable computer.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

I use a portable for work while traveling.
He prefers a portable over a desktop computer.

Translations

Translations of the word "portable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 portátil

🇮🇳 पोर्टेबल

🇩🇪 tragbar

🇮🇩 portabel

🇺🇦 портативний

🇵🇱 przenośny

🇯🇵 ポータブル

🇫🇷 portable

🇪🇸 portátil

🇹🇷 taşınabilir

🇰🇷 휴대용

🇸🇦 محمول

🇨🇿 přenosný

🇸🇰 prenosný

🇨🇳 便携的

🇸🇮 prenosni

🇮🇸 færanlegur

🇰🇿 тасымалданатын

🇬🇪 პორტატული

🇦🇿 daşınan

🇲🇽 portátil

Word origin

The word 'portable' originated from the Latin word 'portabilis', which means 'that can be carried'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe something that can be easily carried or moved. The concept of portability has become increasingly important in technology and design, leading to the development of various portable devices and gadgets.