Word: bootscans
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: boot
scans
Definition: Plural of bootscan. An antivirus scan that takes place before the operating system has loaded.
Morphemes:
Affix: boot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act or process of bootstrapping; the starting or re-starting of a computing device.
Affix: scan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An instance of scanning.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scannen
Language: enm
Decoded: scannen
Meaning: to mark off verse to show metrical structure
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.