non-terminating process

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nounpl: non-terminating processes
processo não terminante
1. A computational or operational sequence that continues indefinitely without reaching a final state or completion
The algorithm entered a non-terminating process due to the infinite loop in the code.
O algoritmo entrou em um processo não terminante devido ao loop infinito no código.
2. In mathematics, a decimal or sequence that does not end or reach a final value
The number π represents a non-terminating process when expressed as a decimal.
O número π representa um processo não terminante quando expresso como decimal.
3. Any operation or system state that persists indefinitely without resolution
The server entered a non-terminating process, requiring a manual restart.
O servidor entrou em um processo não terminante, exigindo uma reinicialização manual.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computer science, mathematics, and engineering fields across both Brazilian and American academic and professional contexts. The term is more prevalent in academic and IT environments than in everyday conversation. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in university computer science and mathematics curricula.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
infinite processendless loopnon-halting processperpetual processcontinuous process
Antonyms / Antônimos
terminating processfinite processhalting processconcluding process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo não terminante
Standard technical term used in computer science and mathematics education
São Paulo
processo que não termina
More colloquial variation, avoiding the formal 'terminante'
Portugal
processo não terminador
Portuguese variant, sometimes using 'não-terminável' (non-terminable)

Related Words

infinite loopalgorithm terminationconvergencedivergencecomputational complexityrecursive function

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck in a loop
going in circles
never-ending story
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