livelock Meaning & Definition
What Does Livelock Mean?
Livelock is a noun that means A state resembling deadlock in which various computational processes are constantly changing but never reach a point where any of them can proceed. As a verb, it means To enter a state of livelock.
Word Facts for Livelock
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | livelocks |
| Verb forms | livelocks, livelocking, livelocked |
Livelock Definition (Noun)
- A state resembling deadlock in which various computational processes are constantly changing but never reach a point where any of them can proceed.
Livelock as a Verb
- To enter a state of livelock.
Synonyms of Livelock
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Livelock synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
livelock (countable and uncountable, plural livelocks)
livelock (third-person singular simple present livelocks, present participle livelocking, simple past and past participle livelocked)
Origin of Livelock
From live + lock; punning antonym for deadlock, c. 1971.
Common Questions About Livelock
Is livelock a noun or a verb?
Livelock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of livelock?
The plural of livelock is livelocks.
What is the past tense of livelock?
The past tense of livelock is livelocked. The present participle is livelocking.