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Definition of portability

portability

/ˌpɔːrtəˈbɪlɪti/
por · ta · bil · i · ty
Adverb:portably
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Plural:portabilities
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Adjective:portable
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• noun

1

The quality of being light, compact, and easy to carry or move from one place to another.

Example

"Many students prefer tablets over traditional desktop computers because of their convenience and portability."

2

In computing, the ability of software or data to be transferred and run across different operating systems or hardware platforms with minimal modification.

Example

"Writing the application in a cross-platform language ensured high code portability across operating systems."

3

The ability to retain and transfer accumulated financial benefits, such as health insurance, pension funds, or a telephone number, when changing employers or service providers.

Example

"New telecommunications regulations guaranteed full number portability for consumers switching mobile networks."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'portable' (from Late Latin 'portabilis', meaning 'able to be carried', from Latin 'portare', 'to carry') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ity'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Portability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/portability
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