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 Combo Essential uses rudimentary bump navigation.
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PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
When President Bush delivered his no 17 years ago, Iran’s nuclear program, and Israel’s attack planning, were in more rudimentary stages.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Although researchers have tried various sensors to give robots a rudimentary sense of touch, these systems are often costly, inaccurate, and limited to detecting only one type of sensation at a time.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
Perry’s boxing skills were far too rudimentary for Paul and he was stopped in the sixth round.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 23 June 2025
When President Bush delivered his no 17 years ago, Iran’s nuclear program, and Israel’s attack planning, were in more rudimentary stages.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2025
Although researchers have tried various sensors to give robots a rudimentary sense of touch, these systems are often costly, inaccurate, and limited to detecting only one type of sensation at a time.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
Perry’s boxing skills were far too rudimentary for Paul and he was stopped in the sixth round.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 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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Biomedical repositories and basic researchers can be doing more, collaborating more.—
David A. Brenner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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The highest basic monthly payment is $4,544.23, available to veterans with a 100 percent rating, a spouse, one child, and two dependent parents.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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What To Know The growing resistance to phones on school grounds has been burgeoning since Florida enacted statewide changes in elementary and middle schools in 2023.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Queen, an elementary schooler at the time, preferred to play at Goldilocks, another neighborhood court five blocks away.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Angels faithful, Moore capped his introductory homestand with another clutch at-bat — in a week that started with a bang thanks to his two home run spectacle Tuesday against the Red Sox.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 June 2025
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Yet many overlook one of the most fundamental levers available to their leadership and performance: their circadian rhythm.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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At a time when our nation faces many urgent challenges, tackling food insecurity stands apart as both fundamental and unifying.—
Carmen Del Guercio,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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