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rudimentary

 

[ ˌruːdɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

basic

Involving or limited to basic principles; of a simple or rudimentary form.

Synonyms

basic, elementary, fundamental, primitive

Examples of usage

  • The book provides a rudimentary explanation of the topic.
  • He only has a rudimentary understanding of the subject.
  • The device has only rudimentary features.
  • Her knowledge of the language is rudimentary at best.
  • His rudimentary skills are not enough for this advanced task.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

Relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form or structure.

Synonyms

basic, elementary, immature, undeveloped

Examples of usage

  • The rudimentary organs in the human body serve little to no function.
  • Evolutionary biologists study rudimentary structures in various species.
  • The fish embryo shows rudimentary limbs during development.

Translations

Translations of the word "rudimentary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rudimentar

🇮🇳 प्राथमिक

🇩🇪 rudimentär

🇮🇩 dasar

🇺🇦 рудиментарний

🇵🇱 rudimentaryjny

🇯🇵 基本的な

🇫🇷 rudimentaire

🇪🇸 rudimentario

🇹🇷 ilkel

🇰🇷 기초적인

🇸🇦 أولي

🇨🇿 základní

🇸🇰 základný

🇨🇳 基础的

🇸🇮 osnoven

🇮🇸 frumstæður

🇰🇿 негізгі

🇬🇪 ძირითადი

🇦🇿 əsas

🇲🇽 rudimentario

Etymology

The word 'rudimentary' originates from the Latin word 'rudimentum,' meaning 'beginning, first attempt, or unformed material.' It entered the English language in the early 17th century, referring to something basic or undeveloped. Over time, 'rudimentary' has come to represent the fundamental or elementary nature of things, reflecting simplicity or early stages of development.

See also: rude, rudely, rudeness, rudiments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,060, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.