What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
portative
Example
The musician played a beautiful tune on his portative organ. [portative: adjective]
Example
The portative grill was perfect for camping trips. [portative: adjective]
Example
The company developed a new portative scanner for on-the-go document scanning. [portative: adjective]
portable
Example
The portable speaker was perfect for the beach party. [portable: adjective]
Example
The company introduced a new portable air conditioner for small apartments. [portable: adjective]
Example
The artist used a portable easel to paint outdoors. [portable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Portable is more commonly used than portative in everyday language, and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between portative and portable?
Portative is more formal and specialized than portable, and is often used in academic or musical contexts.
