nonblocking

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ blocking.

Pronunciation

  • (US, Canada) IPA(key): /nɑnˈblɑkɪŋ/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɒkɪŋ

Adjective

nonblocking (not comparable)

  1. (computing theory) That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion.

Derived terms

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