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Definition of nonportable

nonportable

/ˌnɑːnˈpɔːr.tə.bəl/
non · port · a · ble

Plural:nonportables
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nonportable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not capable of being easily carried or moved, typically due to size, weight, or fixed installation.

Example

"The workshop is equipped with several heavy, nonportable power tools bolted directly to the concrete floor."


2

Unable to be transferred or adapted for use on a different computer system, operating system, or hardware platform without substantial modification (of software or code).

Example

"Relying heavily on proprietary system calls made the application completely nonportable across different operating systems."


3

Not transferable from one employer, institution, or account to another (of employee benefits, pensions, or insurance).

Example

"Many workers hesitate to change jobs when their accumulated pension credits and health coverage are nonportable."

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• noun

1

Something that cannot be easily carried or moved, especially a stationary appliance, machine, or desktop computer.

Example

"While laptops dominate everyday office tasks, high-powered nonportables are still preferred for intensive video rendering."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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