perusvaiheesta

Perusvaiheesta is the elative form of the Finnish noun perusvaihe, literally meaning “from the basic phase.” Perusvaihe itself denotes the initial or foundational stage of a process, project, curriculum, or development. The elative form is used to indicate origin, starting point, or reference to that phase in discourse.

In Finnish usage, perusvaiheesta frequently appears in descriptions of planning, education, and research. It signals that subsequent discussion or analysis refers back to, or is anchored in, the early stage. The phrase helps distinguish the foundational work from later, more advanced stages such as ongoing development or refinement.

Examples include: “Käytännön suunnittelussa päätökset tehdään perusvaiheesta lähtien,” meaning “In practical planning, decisions are made from the basic phase onward.” Another example: “Tutkimusraportti perustuu perusvaiheesta kerättyyn dataan,” meaning “The research report is based on data collected from the basic phase.” These usages show how perusvaiheesta functions as a reference point across domains.

Perusvaiheesta is not a fixed technical concept with a single definition; its precise meaning depends on the context and the ongoing discussion about which phase is considered base. It is commonly contrasted with later phases, such as kehitysvaihe (development phase) or lopullinen vaihe, to frame progression within a larger process. See also: perusvaihe.