nonportable

Fixed in place

Nonportable describes something not designed or able to be easily moved or carried.

A nonportable generator is too heavy or bulky for one person to transport.

In computing, nonportable code runs only on specific systems and won't transfer to others without modification.

The opposite of portable.

fixed

anchored

Fixed securely in position

embedded · secured · bolted · mounted · affixed · stationary · immobile · hardwired · wall-mounted · integrated

impractical

inconvenient

Causing difficulty or bother

unmanageable · restrictive · limiting · inflexible · impeding · difficult · inaccessible · site-specific · non-transferable · immovable

bulky

cumbersome

Awkwardly heavy or bulky

massive · voluminous · clunky · large-scale · unmanageable · awkward

stationary

desktop

Primary computer interface

machinery · workstation · server · appliance · fixture · console · kiosk · terminal · turbine · boiler

heavy

weighty

Heavy or significant

hefty · lumbering · burdensome · solid · iron · substantial · laden · back-breaking · ton · deadweight

Opposites
mobility/transportability

nonportableportable

Able to be carried

mobile · handheld · transportable · movable · lightweight

Family

support, report, port, transport, import, export, portable, deport, transportable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G