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portable computer vs hand-held computer

hand-held computer vs portable computer

portable computer and hand-held computer both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
portable computer Yes No No No
hand-held computer Yes No No No
As nouns, hand-held computer is a hyponym of portable computer; that is, hand-held computer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than portable computer:
  • portable computer: a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand
  • hand-held computer: a portable battery-powered computer small enough to be carried in your pocket
portable computer (noun) hand-held computer (noun)
a personal computer that can easily be carried by hand a portable battery-powered computer small enough to be carried in your pocket
Difference between portable computer and hand-held computer

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