subthread en · NOUN
Etymology
From sub- + thread.
Meanings
-
A thread of execution that is subordinate to another thread.
The program spawns a new subthread for each request made by the user.
- (Internet) A thread of messages on a forum etc. that is hierarchically beneath another thread or message.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subthreads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |