threaded
adj.describing a computer program that can do several tasks at the same time. It helps a computer work faster by splitting a big job into smaller parts.
adj.relating to a computer process that is divided into multiple independent execution paths. Often used to describe software designed to leverage multi-core processors by running tasks in parallel.
“The new software is threaded to run faster on modern computers.”
“Because the application is heavily threaded, it can render high-resolution video while still responding to user input.”
“Developers must manage shared memory carefully in threaded environments to prevent race conditions where two parts of the program try to update the same data simultaneously.”
Typically used as a participial adjective in technical contexts; often appears in the compound 'multi-threaded'.
“Photograph: Dave Thompson/AP Llorente was the scourge of Anfield yet again when Álvarez threaded a pass behind the home defence and the right wing-back raced clear on goal.”
From thread + -ed.
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.