Word: bootstrap
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: boot
strap
Definition: To help (oneself) without the aid of others.
Morphemes:
Affix: boot
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To avail, benefit, profit.
Affix: strap
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To fasten or bind with a strap.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στρόφος
Language: grc
Decoded: strophos
Meaning: rope