as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
learned the rudimental concepts of math at an early age
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Recent Examples of rudimental
Yet lust, in its most rudimental form, overtook him and led him astray.
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Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2025
Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimental
Adjective
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Several rudimentary suggestions for fake numbers follow.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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Navigating that tension makes a living cell a rudimentary agent — one that senses its own internal state and the environment, and then acts upon that information.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Entrants had to meet some basic criteria, including either being fully autonomous (making their own decisions using AI and sensors) or remotely controlled (piloted by a human), with the competition putting an emphasis on the former over raw speed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Proceeds support horticulture scholarships at MiraCosta College and fund garden programs in local elementary and middle schools.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year, six staffers each covered multiple schools across elementary, middle and high school levels to provide therapy and referrals to Johnson County Mental Health.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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As an introductory offer, the first drone delivery order of $10 or more gets a $5 discount and free delivery.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At its most fundamental level, democracy is about people having a real voice in decisions that shape their lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Why this matters to families This update changes how Roblox works at a fundamental level.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Rudimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimental. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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