Etym. portable (adj.) Early 15c., from French portable “that can be carried,” from Late Latin portabilis “that can be carried,” from Latin portare “to carry.” Related: Portability.
Etym. simulator (n.) 1835, of persons, from Latin simulator “a copier, feigner,” agent noun from simulare “imitate,” from stem of similis “like.” In reference to training devices for complex systems, from 1947 (flight simulator); simulated (adj.) 1620s, “feigned,” past participle adjective from simulate (v.). Meaning “imitative for purposes of experiment or training” is from 1966 (agent noun simulator in the related sense dates from 1947). In commercial jargon, “artificial, imitation” by 1942.
Definition
A simulator that has the capabilities of being moved, and may also be able to operate independently of tethers such as power cords or communication cables.