adj. & n.
adj. 1 easily movable, convenient for carrying (portable TV; portable computer). 2 (of a right, privilege, etc.) capable of being transferred or adapted in altered circumstances (portable pension).
n. a portable object, e.g. a radio, typewriter, etc. (decided to buy a portable). portability n. portableness n. portably adv.
[ ME f. OF portable or LL portabilis f. L portare carry ]