Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bootable
Adjective
/ˈbuːtəbl/
Definition
Capable of being used to start (or boot) a computer system from a storage device.
Examples
- A bootable USB drive can be created using special software to install an operating system.
- Ensure that the CD is bootable before attempting to install the software.
- Many Linux distributions provide options to create bootable media from ISO files.
Meaning
A bootable device or medium contains the necessary files needed to load an operating system or utility program.
Synonyms
- Startup
- Initial
- Launchable
