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).
Derivatives:
portability n. portableness n. portably adv.
Etymology: ME f. OF portable or LL portabilis f. L portare carry