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Term: reentrant

Description:

Reentrant is a term used in various fields to describe something that can reenter or be entered again.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 (Adjective):

When used as an adjective, reentrant refers to something that can be entered or accessed again.

Example sentence: The password-protected file is reentrant, allowing authorized users to access it multiple times.

Sense 2 (Noun):

In computer programming, a reentrant function or subroutine is one that can be called multiple times simultaneously without interfering with each other's execution.

Example sentence: The programmer made sure to write a reentrant function to ensure the stability of the multi-threaded application.

Sense 3 (Noun):

In mathematics, a reentrant polygon is a polygon that intersects itself.

Example sentence: The reentrant polygon had several self-intersecting sides, making it a challenging shape to work with.

Sense 4 (Noun):

In architecture, a reentrant angle is an inwardly projecting angle or corner.

Example sentence: The reentrant angles of the building's design created unique nooks and crannies, adding architectural interest.

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