Perusreferenssin

Perusreferenssin is a Finnish term used to denote the base or canonical reference associated with a term, expression, or concept. In linguistic, lexicographic, and information-science contexts, the phrase refers to the primary referent that anchors related senses, variants, or links. The form is the genitive of perusreferenssi, meaning “of the basic reference.”

Etymology and form: The word combines perus- (basic, fundamental) with referenssi (reference) and the genitive suffix -n, yielding perusreferenssin to express possession or association. This construction is typical in Finnish for indicating a reference that serves as an anchor point for other forms or meanings.

Usage and applications: The concept appears in several fields. In linguistics and semantic analysis, the perusreferenssi is the main referent used to disambiguate a word with multiple senses. In lexicography, it can refer to the primary sense or citation form that defines a dictionary entry. In data modeling and knowledge management, the perusreferenssi acts as the canonical source of truth to which aliases, variants, or synonyms are linked, aiding interoperability and disambiguation.

Examples: In a dataset of person names with known variants, the perusreferenssin might be the canonical form “John Smith,” which links to “J. Smith” and “Jon Smith.” In a dictionary, the perusreferenssi is the principal sense listed first, with other senses organized around it.

See also: referenssi, viittaus, perusmuoto (lemma), semantiikka, ontologia. Note that the usage of perusreferenssin is not uniformly standardized across languages or disciplines and may appear primarily in specialized discourse.