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
These pioneers used rudimentary plows, but when steel plows became available farmers were able to plant and harvest much more food per acre to feed a growing population.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
In short, DSLRs are hampered by a relatively narrow area of interest for autofocus, and only a few have rudimentary face detection support through the viewfinder.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Only a rudimentary monument on the side of a road stands to mark the site.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
And no, this doesn't mean turning the office into a place full of rudimentary and shallow perks.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
In short, DSLRs are hampered by a relatively narrow area of interest for autofocus, and only a few have rudimentary face detection support through the viewfinder.
—PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Only a rudimentary monument on the side of a road stands to mark the site.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
And no, this doesn't mean turning the office into a place full of rudimentary and shallow perks.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimentary
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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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Original price: $179 This basic window unit from Frigidaire keeps small and medium-sized rooms cool with customizable temperature settings and two fan speeds.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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About nineteen minutes in, after a meditative string of A-flats, a halting procession of some two hundred and seventy-five chords begins—permutations of eight basic types, containing up to twelve notes.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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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
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On his introductory media call with the Ducks, Trouba said Drury forced him to choose between accepting a trade to a team on his no-trade list and going on waivers — the same way the GM got out of Goodrow’s contract nearly six months earlier.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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An introductory video shows views of the sky overhead and landscape along the sides of the aircraft via the screens.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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