ylikuormitetut

Ylikuormitetut is a Finnish term formed from the verb ylikuormittaa, meaning to overload. It describes entities that have more load or demand placed on them than their capacity allows. The word functions as an adjective or as a noun phrase referring to those that are overloaded. The related noun ylikuormitus denotes the condition or act of overloading. The form ylikuormitetut is the plural nominative, used for multiple overloaded items or people.

In information technology and communications, ylikuormitetut can describe servers, networks, or systems operating beyond their capacity, often resulting in slower performance, timeouts, or outages. In logistics and transportation, it can refer to shipments or routes that exceed handling or processing capacity. In workplaces or social contexts, ylikuormitetut describes individuals or teams experiencing excessive workload or stress, which can affect productivity and well-being. The term is common in technical documents, media coverage, and policy discussions about capacity, resilience, and risk management.

Related terms include ylikuormitus (overload) and kapasiteetti (capacity). The expression is typically used with concrete nouns to specify what is overloaded, such as palvelimet (servers), verkot (networks), tai työkuormat (workloads), making it a versatile descriptor across multiple fields.