portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce portability (audio)
plural portabilities
1
: the quality or state of being portable
2
: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs

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That remains true with Huawei’s newest tablet, the MatePad Air, which, as the name suggests, is a lightweight tablet with portability in mind. — Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 The dominant hardware of daily life is engineered for portability, not for posture — and most users have never adjusted a setup to bring screens up to eye level. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Despite the more serious spec sheet, the hardware is still built around portability. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026 That portability is the main selling point here, since a packet tucks into any bag without fuss. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for portability

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of portability was in 1667

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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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