perusteutettu

Perusteutettu is a Finnish adjective used to describe something that has been established on a basis or justified by reasons and evidence. It conveys that a claim, decision, or statement rests on explicit grounds rather than on speculation. The term is most common in formal Finnish, particularly in academic, legal, or policy texts, and may appear in phrases such as perusteutetut väitteet or perusteellinen päätös.

Etymology and form: Perusteutettu is formed from the noun peruste meaning “basis” or “foundation,” combined with the passive past participle suffix -ettu, yielding a sense of something that has been grounded or established on a basis. It is related to other Finnish terms such as perustella (to justify) and peruste (foundation). In usage, it functions as an adjective that can describe statements, arguments, or decisions.

Usage and nuance: The word emphasizes the presence of explicit grounds or evidence behind a claim. It is often contrasted with more general terms for justification; perusteutettu suggests a stronger or more clearly demonstrated basis. It is suitable for formal writing where the strength of justification is central, while more common everyday language might use forms like perusteltu or hyvin perusteltu without the same specialized nuance.

See also: perustella, peruste, perusteellinen, perusteltu.

Examples:

- Väitteet ovat perusteutetut, ja niissä esitetyt perusteet pohjautuvat laajaan tutkimukseen.

- Päätös oli perusteutettu, ja viranomainen julkaisi siihen liittyvät todisteet.