rudiment

noun

(often in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

(often in the plural) A form that lacks full or complex development.

(music) In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.

(biology) A body part that no longer has a function

verb

(transitive) To ground; to settle in first principles.

Roots

rudisrud- · Latin · rough, unformed

Synonyms for rudiment

fundamentalsn principlen

Words related to rudiment

basicsn rudimentaryadj alphabetn alphabeticadj essentialsn lessonn elementaryadj tenetsn

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