Fonamentada

Fonamentada is the feminine form of the Catalan adjective fonamentat, meaning well-founded, grounded, or justified. It describes claims, conclusions, plans, or pieces of writing that rest on solid evidence, sound reasoning, or credible sources. A noun can be described as fonamentada when its basis is clear and verifiable, such as una argumentació fonamentada or una tesi fonamentada.

Etymology and usage: The term derives from fonament, foundation, with the verb fonamentar meaning to base or justify something. In Catalan, fonamentada functions as an descriptive property applied to statements or works that are supported by data, references, or logical argument. It is commonly used in academic, journalistic, and professional contexts to signal credibility and rigor. The feminine form agrees with feminine nouns, while masculine forms include fonamentat or fonamentat, depending on grammar.

Cross-linguistic notes: In Spanish, the equivalent term is fundamentada (masculine fundamentado), which serves a similar purpose in indicating justification or basis in evidence. The distinction between fonamentada and fundamentada reflects the differences between Catalan and Spanish orthography and vocabulary, but the underlying concept—being based on solid grounds—remains comparable.

See also: fundament, fonamentar, argumentació fonamentada, tesis fonamentada.

Remarks: Fonamentada emphasizes the quality of justification rather than merely expressing an opinion. Its use helps convey that a statement is not arbitrary, but supported by reasoning, data, or sources.