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portal

The correct spelling is portal.

How to pronounce portal

/ˈpɔːtəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɔːtəl/

Say it like: Por-tal

The correct spelling is portal. An entrance, entry point, or means of entry. For example: "The local library, a portal of knowledge."

Usage Examples

The local library, a portal of knowledge.

The new medical portal has dozens of topical categories containing links to hundreds of sites.

the portal vein

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.
  2. 2.A website or page that acts as an entrance to other websites or pages on the Internet.
  3. 3.A short vein that carries blood into the liver.
  4. 4.A magical or technological doorway leading to another location, period in time or dimension.
  5. 5.A lesser gate, where there are two of different dimensions.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to a porta, especially the porta of the liver.

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