Transportability: meaning, definitions and examples

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transportability

 

[ ˌtrænspɔːrtəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability to be transported

Transportability refers to the quality or capability of being easily transported from one place to another. It is the ease with which something can be moved or conveyed.

Synonyms

mobility, movability, portability.

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Word Description / Examples
transportability

Used to describe how easily something can be transported from one place to another, often referring to larger or more complex items.

  • The transportability of heavy machinery is crucial for construction projects.
  • Designing equipment with enhanced transportability can reduce shipping costs.
portability

Used to describe how easily something can be carried or moved, often referring to smaller items that can be easily handled by a person.

  • The portability of a laptop makes it ideal for remote work.
  • Camping gear is designed for maximum portability.
mobility

Used to describe the ability to move freely and easily, often referring to people or things like vehicles.

  • The urban plan aims to improve the mobility of residents through better public transport.
  • Mobility aids like wheelchairs are essential for people with disabilities.
movability

Used to describe something that can be moved, generally referring to physical objects within the context of rearranging or shifting their position.

  • The movability of office furniture allows for flexible workspace layouts.
  • These shelves have wheels to enhance their movability.

Examples of usage

  • The transportability of the new machine makes it ideal for mobile operations.
  • The transportability of the data allows for quick and efficient transfer between devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "transportability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transportabilidade

🇮🇳 परिवहनीयता

🇩🇪 Transportfähigkeit

🇮🇩 transportabilitas

🇺🇦 транспортабельність

🇵🇱 transportowalność

🇯🇵 輸送可能性

🇫🇷 transportabilité

🇪🇸 transportabilidad

🇹🇷 taşınabilirlik

🇰🇷 운송 가능성

🇸🇦 قابلية النقل

🇨🇿 transportovatelnost

🇸🇰 transportovateľnosť

🇨🇳 可运输性

🇸🇮 transportnost

🇮🇸 flutningshæfni

🇰🇿 тасымалдау қабілеті

🇬🇪 ტრანსპორტაბელობა

🇦🇿 daşıma qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 transportabilidad

Etymology

The word 'transportability' is derived from the combination of 'transport' and 'ability'. The concept of transporting goods and people has been essential throughout human history, leading to the development of various modes of transportation such as ships, trains, and airplanes. The need for transportability has driven technological advancements in the field of logistics and transportation, making it easier and more efficient to move goods and people across different distances.

See also: transport, transportable, transportation, transporter, transporters, transporting.