Alapú

Alapú is a Hungarian adjective meaning based on or founded on. It is used to describe something that derives its content, reasoning, or structure from a given basis, such as data, theory, or a principle.

Derivation and spelling: alapú forms are created from the noun alap (base, foundation) with the suffix -ú. In practice they appear in compound adjectives that specify the basis of the noun that follows. In technical and formal writing, these compounds are often hyphenated (adat-alapú) or written as closed forms (adatalapú).

Usage: alapú adjectives mark a methodological or evidentiary basis. They are common in science, business, and media. Examples include adat-alapú döntés (data-based decision), tudomány-alapú megközelítés (science-based approach), and piac-alapú modell (market-based model).

Relation to other forms: A related form is the participle alapuló, which also conveys the sense of “based on.” The choice between alapú and alapuló can depend on idiomatic usage and register; alapú tends to be more common in technical language, while alapuló appears in broader contexts.