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
After getting married, Otero used a rudimentary game board and game pieces to play a version of Homeplate USA, always being careful to hide it from his wife and children.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
At the Congress of Vienna in 1814–15, the European powers convened to create a rudimentary order.
—Ngaire Woods, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But there are all kinds of rudimentary tasks that developers don’t want to have to do (or tasks that challenge their expertise) and an AI agent can fill both gaps and augment workflows by working alongside the platform engineer and enabling that engineer to do more higher-value tasks.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Instead of making something miraculous out of rudimentary materials, Government Cheese has a pantry of fine ingredients but never puts together anything palatable.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
At the Congress of Vienna in 1814–15, the European powers convened to create a rudimentary order.
—Ngaire Woods, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But there are all kinds of rudimentary tasks that developers don’t want to have to do (or tasks that challenge their expertise) and an AI agent can fill both gaps and augment workflows by working alongside the platform engineer and enabling that engineer to do more higher-value tasks.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Instead of making something miraculous out of rudimentary materials, Government Cheese has a pantry of fine ingredients but never puts together anything palatable.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 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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In 2024, nurses on horseback delivered aid to Appalachian communities who had been cut off from basic care and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Since Amazon unveiled Project Kuiper in 2019, officials at the retail giant have been shy about showing even the most basic imagery of their satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Last week, the Legislature approved a statewide school-day ban in elementary and middle schools.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The committee also pushed back on Lamont over the Education Cost Sharing grant, the main funding program to support local elementary and secondary school operating expenses.—
Jessika Harkay,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Hudson was in attendance at his introductory press conference.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2025
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Depending on the institution, AP scores may allow students to test out of introductory courses, fulfill general education requirements, or even graduate early—potentially saving them thousands of dollars in tuition.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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And because all that graininess is fundamental to unamplified music, the way a brushstroke is to painting, a trio of dead composers sounded very much alive.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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