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
But one assistant coach is struck by a more rudimentary pattern these days.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
There are secure lines of communication to do this, and anybody with just a rudimentary understanding of how national security works knows this.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
The moral scaffolding that keeps us from giving in to our primal desires gets ripped away and, naturally, very rudimentary notions of decency fall apart.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
When a new student arrives in the middle of the year with rudimentary English skills, the bilingual aide helps them, and me, out by providing direct support that suits their needs.
—Jeremy Deluca, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
There are secure lines of communication to do this, and anybody with just a rudimentary understanding of how national security works knows this.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
The moral scaffolding that keeps us from giving in to our primal desires gets ripped away and, naturally, very rudimentary notions of decency fall apart.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
When a new student arrives in the middle of the year with rudimentary English skills, the bilingual aide helps them, and me, out by providing direct support that suits their needs.
—Jeremy Deluca, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimentary
Adjective
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Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.—
Joseph J. Kolb,
Fox News,
18 July 2017
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Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.—
OregonLive.com,
OregonLive.com,
12 July 2017
Adjective
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But basic economic theories don’t tell the whole story, Indarte added.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The new requirement goes into effect nationwide on that date, making a basic driver's license a relic at airports set up for Real IDs.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That really elementary approach to writing is one of my favorite things.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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There are no plans to increase the student-teacher ratio at elementary and intermediate schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory model features an Iceco fridge, Dometic Go water storage and faucet system with removable inset sink basin, cutting board worktop, and dual-burner Cook Partner gas stove that fits atop the drawer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Neither party does a better job As any student of introductory statistics learns, correlation doesn’t imply causation.—
Christopher S. Warshaw,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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The observatory, which is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is designed to scrutinize the solar atmosphere and the sun's magnetic field for tiny features that might reveal answers to some of the fundamental solar mysteries.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In sport as in war and education, there was a moralism and fundamental masculinity associated with the band ensemble.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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