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nonblocking

/nɑnˈblɑkɪŋ/

nonblocking adjective: that does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion.

Adjective

nonblocking (not comparable)

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

Origin of nonblocking

From non- + blocking.

Words formed from nonblocking

Words that rhyme with nonblocking

Questions about nonblocking

What does nonblocking mean?
Nonblocking means that does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion.
What part of speech is nonblocking?
Nonblocking is an adjective.
How do you pronounce nonblocking?
Nonblocking is pronounced /nɑnˈblɑkɪŋ/ (US).

Words near nonblocking in the dictionary

  1. nonblockaded
  2. nonblockbuster
  3. nonblocked
  4. nonblocker
  5. nonblockers
  6. nonblocking
  7. nonblockingness
  8. nonblog
  9. nonblogger
  10. nonbloggers
  11. nonblogging

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