Pohjautuvien

Pohjautuvien is a Finnish adjective form used to indicate that something is based on or grounded in a particular source, such as data, theories, values, or principles. It derives from the verb pohjautua, meaning to be based on, with the suffix -tuva forming adjectives that describe a characteristic or relation.

The form pohjautuvien is the genitive plural of pohjautuva, and it is used to modify a plural noun in the genitive case. For example, in phrases like pohjautuvien arvojen mukaan (“according to the foundational values”) or pohjautuvien periaatteiden mukaisesti (“in accordance with the foundational principles”). In everyday language the term is relatively formal and more common in academic, policy, or professional writing.

In usage, pohjautuvien typically appears in contexts where conclusions, arguments, or actions are described as being anchored in specific sources or foundations. It conveys a sense of legitimacy or justification derived from those bases. The term is often contrasted with more everyday terms such as perustuva or pohjaansa saaneita ilmaisuja, depending on the nuance a writer wishes to express about the basis of a claim or decision.

See also: pohjautua, perustua, rooted in Finnish usage.