alused

Alused is a noun in the Estonian language meaning bases or foundations. It is the plural form of alus, which denotes the base, grounding, or underlying support of a structure or concept. In technical contexts, alused refer to foundational elements that provide support or stability.

In architecture and construction, alused include the physical foundations and base structural elements that transfer load to the ground. In geology and soil science, alused can refer to the underlying substrate or base layer beneath soils or rock formations. In scholarly or translated texts, alused may be rendered as bases or foundations of a theory, argument, or system.

Usage notes: The term is primarily used in Estonian-language texts and appears in specialized dictionaries or technical manuals. In English-language sources, a close translation like foundations or bases is typically preferred. See also: alus, the singular form from which alused is derived.