portable — Able to be easily carried or moved from place to place; designed for convenient transport.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Able to be easily carried or moved from place to place; designed for convenient transport.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's 'portable' phone weighs more than my laptop!
- The portable toilet at the festival was anything but luxurious.
- Students need portable study materials for exam preparation.
portable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɔːrtəbəl/]
Able to be easily carried or moved from place to place; designed for convenient transport.
Able to be easily carried or moved from place to place; designed for convenient transport.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'portare' meaning 'to carry' combined with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being.' The Romans used this concept for things that could be easily carried from place to place.
Breakdown
port- (carry) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's 'portable' phone weighs more than my laptop!”
“The portable toilet at the festival was anything but luxurious.”
“Students need portable study materials for exam preparation.”
“The new portable projector fits in your pocket.”
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