fundamentada

Fundamentada is a feminine form of the past participle of the verb fundamentar, used as an adjective in Portuguese and Spanish to indicate that something has a solid basis. It describes arguments, conclusions, theories, reports, or decisions that are supported by reasons, evidence, logic, or authorities. The term signals that a claim is not merely opinion but grounded in established principles or data.

Etymology: fundamentar comes from Latin fundamentum, foundation. In both languages, fundamentar means to base on something, and fundamentada marks agreement with a feminine noun.

Usage in Portuguese and Spanish: In Portuguese, common expressions include uma argumentação fundamentada, uma decisão fundamentada, or uma posição fundamentada, often followed by em fatos or baseada em. In Spanish, examples include una argumentación fundamentada, una teoría fundamentada, or una denuncia fundamentada, typically followed by en hechos or basada en. In formal contexts, fundamentada lends emphasis to explicit rationale or data supporting the claim.

Related terms: in Portuguese, closely related forms include bem fundamentada or fundamentado (masculine). In Spanish, equivalents include bien fundamentada or fundamentado, as well as sustentada or basada en, depending on nuance.

Context and tone: The word is common in legal, academic, journalistic, and organizational writing to express reliability and rigor. It contrasts with unfounded or superficial assertions, highlighting that conclusions have a substantiated basis.