Finnish

(index pe)

Noun

peruste

1. grounds, as basis or justification.

   Millä perusteella.. = On which grounds..

2. A basis, as foundation for an argument or hypothesis.
3. A reason, as a thought or a consideration offered in support, explanation or as cause of an opinion, a conclusion or an action.
4. An argument, as a fact or statement used to support a proposition.

   Minun perusteeni A:n puolesta on.. = My argument in favor of A is..

5. A principle, as fundamental assumption or foundation of a theory.

   Geometrian perusteet = Principles of geometry

Declension

Related terms

• perus-
• perustaa
• perustella

Anagrams

• purseet

Italian

Adjective

peruste

1. feminine plural of perusto

Latin

Participle

peruste

1. vocative masculine singular of perustus