Synonyms

portability

American

[pawr-tuh-bil-i-tee, pohr-] / ˌpɔr təˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌpoʊr- /

noun

plural

portabilities

the state or quality of being portable.
a plan or system under which employees may accumulate pension rights under any employer who is a participant in the plan negotiated with their union.

Other Word Forms

nonportability noun

Etymology

Origin of portability

First recorded in 1965–70; port(able) + -ability

Example Sentences

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This portability already exists in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

The Galaxy Z TriFold delivers the “perfect balance between portability, premium performance and productivity all in one device,” said Samsung co-CEO Roh Tae-moon, who heads the firm’s consumer electronics division.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Designed for life on the go, these devices combine portability with more control over your experience.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

And with number portability — the ability to keep your phone number even when you change phone companies — area codes are losing their place as geographic symbols.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

This aspirator has the advantage of great power with portability.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

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