portability
|por-ta-bil-i-ty|
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/ˌpɔːrtəˈbɪləti/
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/ˌpɔː.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
easy to carry or transfer
Etymology
'portability' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'portabilis,' where 'portare' meant 'to carry' and '-abilis' meant 'able to be.'
'portabilis' changed from Old French 'portable' and eventually became the modern English word 'portability.'
Initially, it meant 'able to be carried,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being easily carried or transferred, including in technology.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being easy to carry or move.
The portability of this laptop makes it ideal for travel.
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Noun 2
the ability of software or a device to be used on different systems or environments.
The portability of the program allows it to run on both Windows and Mac.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 05:14