agendipõhise

Agendipõhise is an Estonian adjective meaning based on an agenda or agenda-based. It is formed from the noun agenda, which denotes a list of topics or tasks, and the suffix -põhine, meaning based on or grounded in. The base form agendipõhine is used when the adjective directly modifies a noun, while agendipõhise is the genitive form used to modify a following noun in phrases such as agendipõhise lähenemise (an agenda-based approach).

Usage

The term characterizes methods, decisions, or discussions that follow a predetermined agenda rather than exploring topics spontaneously. It suggests structure and efficiency but can also imply constraint or bias toward preselected items, depending on the context. The nuance can range from neutral description to critical evaluation of process openness.

Contexts and examples

Agendipõhine describes approaches in politics, business, governance, education, and research. Common phrases include agendipõhine lähenemine (an agenda-based approach) and agendipõhise arutelu (an agenda-based discussion). In discourse, the term can be used to contrast with more open-ended or exploratory modes of work or deliberation.

Etymology

The term combines the Latin-derived word agenda with the Estonian suffix -põhine, meaning based on. In English, the closest equivalents are agenda-based or agenda-driven.

See also

Agenda, agenda-driven, policy discourse.