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
Shaban’s version of events attempted to convince members of the committee that their knowledge of the rudimentary elements of our criminal justice system is wrong.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Gambling requires a rudimentary understanding, or at least a recognition, of the concept of probability.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
That will make the toilet the first-ever to make it into deep orbit, as previous Apollo missions to the moon had rudimentary waste systems no more complex than bags.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
By the late 1950s, Houdry had invented a rudimentary catalytic converter.
—Ann E. Carlson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Gambling requires a rudimentary understanding, or at least a recognition, of the concept of probability.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
That will make the toilet the first-ever to make it into deep orbit, as previous Apollo missions to the moon had rudimentary waste systems no more complex than bags.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
By the late 1950s, Houdry had invented a rudimentary catalytic converter.
—Ann E. Carlson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimentary
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In 2018, Google employees staged a massive walkout to protest the company’s work on a primitive iteration of the project.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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The education center and two semi-primitive campgrounds feature vault toilets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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