latent interrupt

[ˈleɪtənt ɪnˈtərʌpt]
nounpl: latent interrupts
interrupção latente
1. In computing, an interrupt signal that is pending or delayed, waiting to be processed by the CPU when the processor becomes available or when conditions allow
The system queued the latent interrupt until the current process completed its critical section.
O sistema enfileirou a interrupção latente até que o processo atual completasse sua seção crítica.
2. A hardware or software interrupt that has been masked or disabled but remains active and will be serviced when re-enabled
Even though interrupts were disabled, the latent interrupt was recorded and processed once the interrupt handler was ready.
Mesmo com as interrupções desabilitadas, a interrupção latente foi registrada e processada assim que o manipulador de interrupção ficou pronto.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and systems programming contexts. It is not commonly used in general conversation and appears mainly in academic, professional, and technical documentation in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The term reflects the global nature of computing terminology, where English and Portuguese technical professionals use similar nomenclature.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pending interruptdeferred interruptmasked interruptdelayed interrupt
Antonyms / Antônimos
immediate interruptactive interrupt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
interrupção latente
Standard technical term used in computer science education and documentation
São Paulo
interrupção latente
Commonly used in tech hubs and universities
Portugal
interrupção latente
Same terminology used in European Portuguese technical contexts
International English
latent interrupt
Standard term in computer architecture and operating systems literature

Related Words

interrupt handlerinterrupt signalCPUinterrupt maskinginterrupt queuecontext switching
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