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portative definition

por·ta·tive (pôr′tə tiv)

adjective

  1. of or having the power of carrying
  2. portable

Etymology: ME < OFr portatif, lit., that is carried < L portatus, pp. of portare, to carry (see fare) + OFr -if, -ive

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portative Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • organ: All I see is a rabbit enjoying playing a portative organ.
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