transportable
|trans-port-a-ble|
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/trænˈspɔːrtəbl/
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/trænˈspɔːtəbl/
(transport)
move across
Etymology
Etymology Information
'transportable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'transportare,' where 'trans-' meant 'across' and 'portare' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'transportare' transformed into the French word 'transporter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'transport' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'capable of being moved.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35
