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portable

port·a·ble [ páwrtəb'l ]

adjective

Definition:

1. easily moved around: designed to be light or compact enough to carry or move easily from place to place

2. comput easy to convert: describes software that can be easily converted to run on different computer operating systems

noun (plural port·a·bles)

Definition:

easily transported object: a device or an appliance that is designed to be easily carried or moved from place to place

[14th century. Via French< late Latin portabilis< Latin portare "carry"]

port·a·bil·i·ty [ pàwrtə bíllətee ] noun

port·a·bly [ páwrtəblee ] adverb

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