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port·a·ble

portable

pronunciation:
por t bl
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: capable of being carried or transported.
synonyms:
mobile, movable, transportable
similar words:
compact, pocket, pocket-sized
definition 2: easy to carry or move with the hands.
synonyms:
pocket, pocket-size, vest-pocket
similar words:
carry-on, collapsible, compact, condensed, hand, handy, lightweight
definition 3: of computer software, capable of working on a variety of computers.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: something such as a typewriter or computer that is easy to carry compared to others of its kind.
similar words:
carry-on, mini
derivations: portably (adv.), portability (n.)
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