adj.
Pronunciation: ' po ̇ r-t ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare to carry ― more at FARE
Date: 15th century
1 a : capable of being carried or moved about <a portable TV> b : characterized by portability <a portable pension> c : usable on many computers with little or no modification < portable software>
2 archaic : BEARABLE
– por · ta · bly \ ' po ̇ r-t ə -bl ē \ adverb