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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPortal
/ˈpɔːr.təl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A doorway, gate, or entrance, especially a large or elaborate one.
"The grand portal of the cathedral was adorned with intricate carvings." - 2
A website or web page that serves as a starting point for accessing other sites or services.
"The university's online portal provides students with access to their grades and course materials."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'portal' originates from the Latin 'portalis', meaning 'of a gate', which evolved through Old French 'portal' in the 14th century. Its meaning has shifted from a physical entryway to encompass metaphorical and digital gateways in modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Portal" is said worldwide
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portail
Transliteration: pɔʁtɛ
"Le portail de la cathédrale était magnifique."
Portal
Transliteration: poʁtal
"Das Portal der Kirche war sehr beeindruckend."
portale
Transliteration: por'tale
"Il portale della cattedrale era decorato con sculture."
portal
Transliteration: poɾ'tal
"El portal de la iglesia era impresionante."
portal
Transliteration: poʁ'tal
"O portal da catedral era magnífico."
पोर्टल
Transliteration: portala
"कैथेड्रल का पोर्टल बहुत सुंदर था।"
门户
Transliteration: mén hù
"教堂的门户非常壮观。"
포털
Transliteration: po-teol
"대성당의 포털은 매우 인상적이었다."
ポータル
Transliteration: pōtaru
"大聖堂のポータルは非常に美しかった。"
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