daemon
Translation
daemon, demon, spirit
Examples
The mail daemon runs in the background.
The mail daemon runs in the background.
Socrates spoke of his personal daemon.
Socrates spoke of his personal daemon.
Grammar Patterns
a daemon ((is sth.)) a background computer process A daemon is a background computer process.
Similar Words
Synonyms (computing): service, background process; Synonyms (mythology): spirit, genie
Etymology
From Greek 'daimōn' meaning 'deity, divine power'. Originally a neutral spirit.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'demon' working silently in the 'background' of your computer, like an unseen helper.