túlfolyást

Túlfolyást, often translated as overflow, is a concept that appears in various fields, primarily related to limitations and excess. In computing, it refers to a situation where a calculation or data storage exceeds its designated capacity. For example, if a number variable is designed to hold a maximum value of 255, attempting to store 256 would result in an overflow. This can lead to unpredictable behavior, data corruption, or program errors. Different programming languages and systems handle overflows in various ways, sometimes wrapping around to the minimum value, truncating the excess, or raising an error.

In a more general sense, túltolást can describe a situation where a quantity or substance exceeds its container or intended boundary. This could be seen in a physical context, such as a river overflowing its banks after heavy rainfall, or a cup of liquid being filled beyond its rim. The consequences of such overflows can range from minor inconvenience to significant damage, depending on the nature of the overflowing substance and the environment it affects. The term emphasizes the state of being filled beyond capacity, leading to an escape or dispersal of the excess.