- grounds, as basis or justification. - Millä perusteella.. = On
which grounds.. - A basis, as foundation for an argument or
hypothesis. - A reason, as a thought or a consideration offered
in support, explanation or as cause of an opinion, a conclusion
or an action. - 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.. - A principle, as fundamental
assumption or foundation of a theory. - Geometrian perusteet =
Principles of geometry Declension of peruste (type hame)