põhines
Põhines is an Estonian term that denotes that something is based on or grounded in something else. It is used to indicate the justification, sources, or foundations of a statement, decision, analysis, or interpretation. In formal and academic contexts, põhines helps to signal the basis upon which a claim is made.
Etymology and form: The word derives from the root põhi, meaning base or foundation, combined with a
Usage notes: In practice, põhines often introduces the grounds for a claim by referring to evidence, data,
See also: In Estonian, related forms such as põhine (to base) and põhinev (based, foundational) are used
Overall, põhines functions as a concise way to indicate that a statement, plan, or claim rests on