portal

Meanings

• noun

  A large entranceway consisting of two or more doors or gates leading into a building or other enclosed area. A threshold or doorway to a new or unknown experience.

  - "The ancient ruins had a grand portal leading to the inner sanctum."
  - "After years of planning, the company unveiled its new portal to the public."

• noun

  A computer software or hardware interface that allows access to a database or network.

  - "The portal provided users with easy access to thousands of academic articles."
  - "The company's intranet had a secure portal for employees to access confidential information."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɔːɹtəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with portal
whorl , porcelain , twirl , swirl , girl , pearl

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Variants

List of all variants of portal that leads to same result
portal , portals , portal-to-portal , Charles Frederick Algernon Portal , Portal , portal system , portal systems , portal vein , portal veins

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'porail', meaning 'gate' or 'fence'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known portal in the world is the Great Rift Valley in Africa, which is over 4,000 miles long.

2. The term 'portal' was first used in the context of computer technology in the late 1980s.

3. In Hindu mythology, the god Indra is said to have a chariot drawn by seven horses that passes through a portal in the sky.

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Related Concepts

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1. doorway: A structure providing access from one area to another.

2. threshold: The point at which one thing gives way to another.

3. gate: A movable barrier that can be opened and closed to control access.

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Culture

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In literature and mythology, portals are often used as symbols of transition or transformation. They can represent gateways to other worlds or realms, and can be found in various forms throughout history and folklore.

How to Memorize "portal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate doorway leading to a mysterious new world.
   - Visualize a computer screen with a login portal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portal' with the idea of a gateway or entrance.
   - Connect the word 'portal' with the image of a computer screen.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'portal' as 'Opening to a new Land'.
   - Use the acronym 'People Opening Routinely Accessing Libraries' to remember the word.

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