Deadlock vs. Starvation

Deadlocknoun

A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse

Deadlocknoun

(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

Deadlockverb

To cause or to come to a deadlock.

Deadlocknoun

A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.

Deadlocknoun

A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.

Deadlocknoun

a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible;

Deadlock

In concurrent computing, a deadlock is a state in which each member of a group waits for another member, including itself, to take action, such as sending a message or more commonly releasing a lock. Deadlocks are a common problem in multiprocessing systems, parallel computing, and distributed systems, where software and hardware locks are used to arbitrate shared resources and implement process synchronization.In an operating system, a deadlock occurs when a process or thread enters a waiting state because a requested system resource is held by another waiting process, which in turn is waiting for another resource held by another waiting process.

Starvationnoun

A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.

Starvationnoun

(figurative) Severe shortage of resources.

Starvationnoun

The act of starving, or the state of being starved.

Starvationnoun

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

Starvationnoun

the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine;

Starvation

Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy intake, below the level needed to maintain an organism's life. It is the most extreme form of malnutrition.