reboot

English

/ˈɹiːbuːt/, /ɹiːˈbuːt/

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) An instance of rebooting.
  • (narratology) The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity.

Etymology

Prefix from English boot (profit, remedy).

Origin

English

boot

Gloss

profit, remedy

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