nonblocking

English

Etymology

From non- +‎ blocking.

Pronunciation

• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /nɑnˈblɑkɪŋ/

• Audio (US):

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• 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

• nonblockingness