Rudiment: meaning, definitions and examples

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rudiment

 

[ หˆruหdษชmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

basic element

A rudiment refers to a basic principle or element of a subject. It is often used to denote the foundational skills or elements that are necessary for more complex actions or knowledge. Rudiments can apply to various fields, including music, education, and science.

Synonyms

basics, fundamentals, principles

Examples of usage

  • He learned the rudiments of music theory in school.
  • Understanding the rudiments of math is essential for higher-level calculations.
  • The rudiments of coding can be grasped quickly with practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "rudiment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rudimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rudiment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rudimen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒะดะธะผะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rudiment

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๆญฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rudiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rudimento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rudiment

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ดˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rudiment

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rudiment

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rudiment

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grunnur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะณั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™sas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rudimento

Etymology

The word 'rudiment' comes from the Latin 'rudimentum', which means 'that which is unformed or undeveloped' and is derived from 'rudis', meaning 'rough' or 'unskilled'. The term made its way into the English language in the late 15th century, originally referring to the basic elements or principles of a certain skill or discipline. Its evolution can be seen in the broader context of academic and practical training, where 'rudiments' are emphasized to lay a strong foundation upon which more advanced knowledge and techniques are built. Throughout the centuries, the application of the word has expanded into various domains, including arts, sciences, and education, reflecting its essential role in the learning process.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,909, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.