portative en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle French portatif, corresponding to port + -ative.
Meanings
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(archaic) Portable.
Was neuere leef vpon lynde · liȝter þer-after / And portatyf and persant · as þe poynt of a nedle.
c. 1385, William Langland, Piers Plowman, section I:
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(obsolete) Capable of holding up or carrying.
the portative force of a magnet, of atmospheric pressure, or of capillarity
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most portative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more portative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
carriable · shiftable · bearable · handcarried · totable · portative · portatile · grab-and-go · carriable · bearable · transportable · fieldable · portable · portatile