Humanististen

Humanististen is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective humanistinen, used when the noun it modifies is in the genitive plural. In Finnish grammar, adjectives decline to agree with the noun in case and number, so a plural noun in genitive triggers endings such as -isten on the adjective. The form does not stand alone as a word with an independent meaning; instead, it appears in phrases that describe attributes or relations to humanism or humanist values.

Common uses of humanististen include phrases like humanististen arvojen mukaan, meaning “according to humanist values,” or humanististen tieteiden kentällä, meaning “in the field of the humanities (sciences).” Here the noun in genitive plural (for example arvojen, tieteiden) determines the adjective’s ending, while humanististen describes that noun.

Etymology and relation to related terms: the adjective humanistinen derives from humanisti (humanist) and the suffix -inen, forming “humanistinen” = humanist, humanistic. The genitive plural form humanististen reflects both the noun’s case and number and the adjective’s agreement.

Notes: While it is a standard grammatical form in Finnish, humanististen is not a standalone concept. It functions within noun phrases to indicate attributes or associations related to humanism, humanist values, or studies within the humanities. See also humanisti, humanismi, and humanistinen for related forms and meanings.