maskable

Able to cover

Maskable describes something that can be blocked, hidden, or temporarily disabled.

In computing, a maskable interrupt is a signal that the processor can ignore when instructed to: The system disables maskable interrupts during critical operations.

More generally, maskable applies to anything that can be covered or suppressed: maskable errors, maskable warnings.

concealment

hidden

Kept out of sight

veil · shroud · cloak · curtain · blur · eclipse · obfuscate · redact · suppress · block

computing

bit

Small amount or portion

flag · channel · layer · signal · input · output · exception · event · notification · permission

protection

shield

Handheld defensive armor

  • guardWatchful defensive attention
  • safetyFreedom from harm
  • barrierObstruction preventing passage

gloves · goggles · respirator · N95 · surgical · PPE · filtration · aerosol · droplet · sanitary

privacy

anonymity

Unknown identity state

redaction · consent · identity · encryption · tracking · opt-out · GDPR · PII · scrubbing · sanitization

disguise

costume

Clothing for portrayal

pretense · alias · persona · façade · guise · transform · roleplay · camouflage · identity · avatar

Opposites
interruptibility

maskablemandatory

Required by rule

forced · unavoidable · unblockable · critical · priority

concealability

maskableunconcealed

Not hidden away

exposed · visible · uncoverable · overt · unhideable

Family

mask, unmask, masked, masquerade, masking, unmasking, unmasked, masquerader, masquerades

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