boot

In computing terms the difference between boot and multiboot

is that boot is to bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap while multiboot is having several operating systems available, such that any of them can be selected each time the computer is booted.

As a noun boot

is a heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.

As a verb boot

is to kick.

As an adjective multiboot is

having several operating systems available, such that any of them can be selected each time the computer is booted.

In computing terms the difference between boot and bootable

is that boot is to bootstrap; to start a system, e.g. a computer, by invoking its boot process or bootstrap while bootable is a disk or other medium from which the system can be booted.

As nouns the difference between boot and bootable

is that boot is a heavy shoe that covers part of the leg while bootable is a disk or other medium from which the system can be booted.

As a verb boot

is to kick.

As an adjective bootable is

that can be booted; from which one can boot the system.