perusajatukseltaan
Perusajatukseltaan is a Finnish adverbial expression used to describe something in terms of its basic idea or fundamental concept. It signals that a statement concerns the core rationale or underlying logic rather than superficial details. In analytical or evaluative writing, it often serves to compare items by their essential characteristics.
Etymology and grammar: The expression is formed from perus- meaning basic or fundamental, and ajatukseltaan, an
Usage: The phrase is common in formal or academic writing when discussing underlying principles or motives.
Notes: Perusajatukseltaan is a specialized, formal expression and may sound odd in casual conversation. It functions