nonblocking
That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to…That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion.
US/nɑnˈblɑkɪŋ/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion.
Origin
From non- + blocking.From non- + blocking.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivednonblockingness
See also
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