perusteltavasti

Perusteltavasti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a justified manner” or “with justification.” It describes statements, claims, or decisions that are supported by clear reasoning, evidence, or a solid basis. The term is most commonly used in formal or written Finnish, such as academic, journalistic, or administrative contexts.

Usage of perusteltavasti is typically associated with presenting or assessing arguments, decisions, or positions that can be backed up by facts, data, or coherent logic. It is often found together with verbs like esittää, perustella, puolustaa, tehdä päätös or tehdä johtopäätös, signaling that the action is grounded in reasoning. The word conveys a sense of rigor and accountability in the reasoning process.

Etymologically, perusteltavasti comes from the verb perustella (to justify) with the adverbial suffix -sti, a common way to form adverbs in Finnish. The underlying concept is tied to peruste, meaning foundation or basis, which underlines the emphasis on grounds or justification in the construction of an argument or decision.

Examples:

- Päätös tehtiin perustellusti, sillä se nojattiin saatavilla olevaan todistusaineistoon ja taloudelliseen analyysiin.

- Hän esitti perustellusti, miksi ehdotus kannattaa.

- Artikkeli arvioitiin perusteellisesti ja perustellasti.

See also: perustella, peruste, perustelut, perustellisuus.