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transportable

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/trænˈspɔːrtəbl/

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/trænˈspɔːtəbl/

(transport)

move across

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjective
transporttransportstransporterstransportstransportstransportedtransportedtransportingtransportabilitytransportstransportationtransportable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'transportable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transportare,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'

Historical Evolution

'transportare' transformed into the French word 'transporter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transport' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being moved.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being transported or moved from one place to another.

The equipment is lightweight and transportable.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35