1
as in primitive
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
rudimentary shelters built by prehistoric peoples
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2
as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
had only a rudimentary knowledge of science
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Recent Examples of rudimentary
The same is true for smart telescopes, which can only capture rudimentary images of planets (most are designed for faint deep-sky objects).
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Our systems suppress not only Black excellence, but also our rudimentary human rights (do read up on how the British education system fails Black boys).
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Fredlund said the average playground in the Central American country is rudimentary.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
First signs of rudimentary Valentine notes began appearing much later, in the 1500s, according to Britannica.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Our systems suppress not only Black excellence, but also our rudimentary human rights (do read up on how the British education system fails Black boys).
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Fredlund said the average playground in the Central American country is rudimentary.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
First signs of rudimentary Valentine notes began appearing much later, in the 1500s, according to Britannica.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimentary
Adjective
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The aesthetic is plush but also primitive.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some futurists compare this development to our primitive ancestors’ discovery of fire.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As of now, a training center in Shandong is tutoring dozens of humanoids in basic tasks such as carrying trays, folding clothes, and retrieving water from shelves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Overcrowding, abuse, and neglect have made conditions far worse, and basic agency oversight has been gutted.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The eldest Clyburn daughter, Abby (Beau Garrett), and her two children, 15-year-old Bridgette (Amiah Miller) and elementary-age Macy (Alaina Pollack), round out a family dynamic painted with broad, predictable strokes.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Children who are older-elementary age, parents must assess their development and functioning.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This card offers one of the longest introductory APR periods for purchases and qualifying balance transfers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Visits that require a provider cost $29 each for patients who are not One Medical members or not using an introductory offer through Prime.—
Amina Niasse,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Though Pollan hesitates to claim that a fundamental aspect of human capability and human experience remains beyond science’s reach, A World Appears closely maps out such a territory.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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One of the benefits of working with a consistent team is them really understanding the flow of the show, the fundamental restrictions and benefits of a venue like the Dolby, and how it can be captured on camera by our brilliant director, Hamish Hamilton.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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