epäreilusta

Epäreilusta is a Finnish word-form used to express the topic or source of unfairness, often in formal or analytical contexts. It is derived from the adjective epäreilu (unfair) and is commonly seen in phrases that discuss unfairness or unfair treatment as a phenomenon. In practice, epäreilusta appears in constructions that connect unfairness to a noun, for example describing consequences or actions that stem from unfairness.

In Finnish grammar, epäreilusta typically functions as an elative form of the adjective when it modifies a following noun in a noun phrase. It is frequently paired with nouns in the genitive to form expressions such as epäreilusta kohtelusta (unfair treatment) or epäreilusta johtuvat seuraukset (consequences arising from unfairness). The form signals movement from or toward the unfairness concept, depending on the sentence structure.

Etymology and related forms: the base is epäreilu (unfair). The related noun epäreiluus means unfairness, with its own inflections (for example epäreiluudesta for the elative). Epäreilusta is one of several forms used to discuss unfairness, and its exact meaning can shift with the accompanying noun—whether the speaker is referring to the topic, the cause, or the effects of unfairness.

Usage notes: Epäreilusta tends to appear in written Finnish—academic, journalistic, or formal discourse—where topics such as social justice, discrimination, or policy critique are analyzed. It is part of a broader vocabulary for discussing fairness and fairness-related outcomes in a neutral, descriptive register.

See also: epäreilu, epäreiluus, epäreiluudesta, epäreilusta johtuvat.