Portable

//ˈpɔɹtəbəl// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to be carried or easily moved.
  2. 2
    Able to be transferred from one organization to another.

    "a portable pension plan"

  3. 3
    Of software: able to be run on multiple hardware or operating systems.

    "How do Java and C# create cross-platform, portable programs, and why can't C++ do the same?"

  4. 4
    Of a program: able to be copied directly from one machine to another without the use of an installer.

    "Starting with release 1.7, a portable version allows all Host Attachment Kit commands to be run without installing the Host Attachment Kit."

  5. 5
    Bearable, endurable. obsolete

    "How light and portable my paine ſeemes now, / When that which makes me bend, makes the King bow."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of a motor designed to be attached to the outside of a boat's hull wordnet
  2. 2
    easily or conveniently transported wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A portable building used for temporary purposes; Clipping of portable toilet. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
  2. 2
    a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried wordnet
  3. 3
    A portable building used for temporary purposes; A trailer or other movable structure used for classes at a school.
  4. 4
    Clipping of portable computer. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

    "A few portables, particularly the small laphelds, go one step further and come with software built into the computer."

  5. 5
    A hand-held video gaming device.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English portable, from Middle French portable and Latin portābilis. By surface analysis, port (“to carry”) + -able.

Etymology 2

From Middle English portable, from Middle French portable and Latin portābilis. By surface analysis, port (“to carry”) + -able.

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