Portably

Part of speech: adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːɹ.tə.bliː/

Definitions

1. Executed in such a way that enables convenient transport
2. Conducted in a manner that provides ease of mobility and transfer
3. Done so that it is easy to carry or move from place to place

Etymology: "Portably" is simply "portable" with the adverbial ending "-ly" added, a straightforward combination that tells you how something is done: in a manner that can be carried or moved with ease. The base word "portable" comes from Latin "portabilis," meaning "that can be carried," formed from "portare," "to carry," which also gave English "port" in the sense of carrying and "porter." The adverb follows the same pattern as countless others in English, where "-ly" turns an adjective describing a thing into one describing how an action is performed. So "portably" describes the manner of an action, such as a device being built or designed to be carried around conveniently, rather than the object itself.

Synonyms: conveniently, easily