deportable
- adjective
- /dɪˈpɔːrtəbl/
- Archaic
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movible
- Because of its fragile design, the antique vase was not deportable without professional packing.
Examples
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The old law referred to certain property as deportable, meaning it could be removed from the premises.
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In the 18th century, only deportable goods could be shipped overseas.
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This item is deportable.
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The old furniture was deportable to the new house.
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In the 18th century, only deportable goods could be shipped overseas.
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The old law referred to certain property as deportable, meaning it could be removed from the premises.
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Because of its fragile design, the antique vase was not deportable without professional packing.
Synonyms
13
2.5
Can be carried to another place
3
3.7
Able to be moved or carried from one place to another
Easy to carry by one person
A vehicle can tow it on a trailer
Antonyms
How Movable
157
2.9
3
3.7
- Archaic
13
2.5
11
4.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deportable comes from the Latin parts de- 'away' and portare 'to carry', the same idea behind portable. A helpful way to remember the old or rare sense is that deportable once meant simply 'able to be carried away' or movable.