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
In the early days of Twitter, reps could point to some rudimentary hashtag numbers when trying to make the case for a client’s breakout status.
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
By blending information from two lenses, the camera system began capturing rudimentary depth maps, blurring backgrounds to mimic the look of a professional DSLR camera.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
About a decade later, a local business man bought a generator for his canning plant and eventually develop a rudimentary grid to power the city.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
This well-meaning but innocuous piece of advice demonstrates that his family did not really understand poetry at all beyond these rudimentary parameters.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
By blending information from two lenses, the camera system began capturing rudimentary depth maps, blurring backgrounds to mimic the look of a professional DSLR camera.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
About a decade later, a local business man bought a generator for his canning plant and eventually develop a rudimentary grid to power the city.
—David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
This well-meaning but innocuous piece of advice demonstrates that his family did not really understand poetry at all beyond these rudimentary parameters.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimentary
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Instead of blasting in all directions, like a primitive roadside bomb, an EFP directs and concentrates the force of its explosion.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The body shell, fenders, and low-slung doors were hung on a ladder-type frame, primitive compared to the unibody MGB roadster that debuted in 1962.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For foot passengers who don’t mind simple accommodation, fares for a basic cabin typically range from $35—$75 per person.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the leaders of Sticks & Sprouts gave a status update on the potential mud-and-water project for the patch of dirt next to the elementary-school playground.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Ament of Rolling Prairie, near LaPorte, was studying to be an elementary teacher.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its speeds can match or exceed many competitors, but prices increase significantly after the introductory period.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax).—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gokul envisions a fundamental shift in how factories operate by 2030.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The fundamental benefit of these cases stems from representation rather than speed.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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