nonblocking

== English == === Etymology === From non- +‎ blocking. === Pronunciation === (US, Canada) IPA(key): /nɑnˈblɑkɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɒkɪŋ === Adjective === nonblocking (not comparable) (computing theory) That does not block; allowing other tasks to proceed immediately rather than having to wait for completion. ==== Derived terms ====