I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_bəl adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin portabilis, from Latin portare to carry + -abilis -able — more at fare
1. : capable of being carried : easily or conveniently transported : light or manageable enough to be readily moved
a portable grill
a portable power drill
2. obsolete
a. : bearable , supportable
b. : navigable
• por·ta·bly -blē, -bli adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: something portable: as
a. : a portable schoolhouse or other building
b. : a portable typewriter
c. : a portable radio or television set
III. adjective
1. : characterized by portability
portable pension benefits
2. : able to be used on any computer with little or no modification
portable software