Portal: meaning, definitions and examples

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portal

 

[ หˆpษ”ห.tษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

video games

A virtual entry point to another world or dimension, often depicted as a glowing circle or object that characters can pass through.

Synonyms

doorway, entrance, gateway

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist stepped through the portal to begin their quest.
  • Players must find and activate all the portals to progress to the next level.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A website or online platform that serves as a gateway to access information, resources, or services.

Synonyms

interface, platform, website

Examples of usage

  • The company's employee portal allows staff to check their schedules and benefits online.
  • Students can log in to the university portal to access course materials and grades.
Context #3 | Noun

fantasy literature

A magical or enchanted doorway that connects different realms or worlds.

Synonyms

doorway, entrance, gateway

Examples of usage

  • The ancient portal in the forest led to a realm of fairies and unicorns.
  • Only those with pure hearts can pass through the portal to the realm of the gods.

Translations

Translations of the word "portal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น portal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Portal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ portal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ portal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใ‚ฟใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ portal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท portal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌํ„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ portรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—จๆˆท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ portal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรกtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ portal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ portal

Etymology

The word 'portal' originates from the Latin word 'porta', meaning 'door' or 'gate'. The concept of portals has been prominent in various mythologies and folklore, symbolizing a passage between different worlds or dimensions. In modern usage, 'portal' has extended its meaning to include virtual gateways in technology and fiction, offering access to new experiences and information.

See also: airport, comport, deport, export, passport, port, portability, portable, portend, portent, porter, porters, portion, portly, portrait, viewport.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,998 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.