Rudimentary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rudimentary is an adjective meaning Of or relating to one or more rudiments.
Meaning
Of or relating to one or more rudiments.
More Meanings
- Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
- (zoology, usually in the plural) One of the rudimentary mammae of boars.
Example Sentences
I have only a rudimentary grasp of chemistry.
His rudimentary driving skills meant that he was a danger on the road.
His grasp of rudimentary English allowed him at least to do the shopping.
Safdar, in his rudimentary ambulance, has been at the frontline of the shifting conflicts consuming his city, placing himself at huge personal risk for very little money.
Word Forms
- rudimentaries
Synonyms for rudimentary
Depending on context, synonyms include modest, rudimental, undeveloped, austere, bare, bare-bones.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include uncomplete, incomplete, basic, undeveloped, fundamental, underlying.
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