portative
portative · more portative · most portative
PortablePortable.
Meaning
2 senses(archaic)Portable.
(obsolete)Capable of holding up or carrying.
the portative force of a magnet, of atmospheric pressure, or of capillarity
Origin
From Middle French portatif, corresponding to port + -ative.From Middle French portatif, corresponding to port + -ative.
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Forms
more portative, most portative| Comparative | more portative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most portative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
11 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedportative organ
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form