portative Meaning & Definition
ˈpȯr-tə-tiv
What Does Portative Mean?
Portative is used as an adjective meaning portable.
Word Facts for Portative
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpȯr-tə-tiv/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Comparative / superlative | more portative, most portative |
Portative Definition (Adjective)
- portable
Synonyms of Portative
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Portative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Portative
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Portative in a Sentence
the portative force of a magnet, of atmospheric pressure, or of capillarity
Word Forms & Grammar
portative
portative (comparative more portative, superlative most portative)
portative (plural portatives)
Origin of Portative
Origin 1: Middle English portatif, from Middle French, from Latin portatus, past participle of portare
Origin 2: From Middle French portatif, corresponding to port + -ative.
First Known Use
14th century
How to Pronounce Portative
You say portative as /ˈpȯr-tə-tiv/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pȯr).