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noun
- 1. the first principles of (a subject): "she taught the girls the rudiments of reading and writing"
- 2. an undeveloped or immature part or organ, especially a structure in an embryo or larva which will develop into an organ, limb, etc.: "the fetal lung rudiment"
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A rudiment is a basic principle, element, or skill, or something unformed or undeveloped. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and medical and kids definitions of rudiment.
1. (often plural) the first principles or elementary stages of a subject. 2. (often plural) a partially developed version of something. 3. biology. an organ or part in its earliest recognizable form, esp one in an embryonic or vestigial state. Collins English Dictionary.
A rudiment is the first principles or elementary stages of a subject, or a partially developed version of something, or an organ or part in its earliest recognizable form. Learn more about the word history and usage of rudiment with examples and synonyms.
A rudiment is a fundamental element, principle, or skill, or an incompletely developed organ or part. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of rudiment from various sources.
the rudiments (of something) the most basic or essential facts of a particular subject, skill, etc. synonym basics. I spent two months acquiring the rudiments of the language.
A complete guide to the word "RUDIMENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
1. the first principles or elementary stages of a subject. [...] 2. a partially developed version of something. [...] 3. biology. an organ or part in its earliest recognizable form, esp one in an embryonic or vestigial state. [...] More. Synonyms of 'rudiment' • basics, elements, essentials, fundamentals [...] More.
