portative

      English

      Etymology

      Compare French portatif.

      Adjective

      portative (comparative more portative, superlative most portative)

      1. portable
      2. (obsolete) Capable of holding up or carrying.
        the portative force of a magnet, of atmospheric pressure, or of capillarity

      French

      Pronunciation

      • IPA: /pɔʁ.ta.tiv/

      Adjective

      portative

      1. feminine form of portatif

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