Alustavat
Alustavat is a Finnish adjective form used as a plural modifier meaning preliminary or provisional. It is not a standalone noun; in Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify, so when describing multiple items the form becomes alustavat, while the singular form is alustava.
Etymology and form: The word derives from alusta, meaning base or foundation, with the adjectival suffix -va,
Usage: Alustavat is common in formal writing, government reports, research notes, and media to indicate information
Grammatical notes: Alustavat is the plural nominative form used before plural nouns. The singular form is alustava,
See also: alustava, alusta, Finnish grammar.
Summary: Alustavat functions as a common Finnish descriptor signaling provisional status in contexts ranging from research