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
However, their ability to do so is relatively rudimentary and often limited to specific situations, such as a predator encounter.
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Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Maybe its sensibilities are as rudimentary as those of a virus or a parasite.
—David Wallace-Wells, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025
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Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Maybe its sensibilities are as rudimentary as those of a virus or a parasite.
—David Wallace-Wells, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.
—New Atlas, 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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You will then be asked to provide basic personal information, like your name, age, current address, device location, etc.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Even after one course Rudd can ask what brings them to the clinic and get basic background information.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The bill will prohibit cell-phone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Thirty-two busloads of elementary students from Title 1 schools throughout San Diego County eagerly hopped off buses during the week of May 12-16 to enjoy an enriching, exciting, and totally fun Plant*Grow*Eat morning at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Infield Farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Students begin with three introductory modules, all available online now, then select an FSF discipline: design and product development, merchandising, marketing, or business strategy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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From that ugly introductory victory, the film goes on to portray the remaining 15-odd years in Magellan’s ever-loftier, ever-hungrier career, though Diaz isn’t massively hung up on historical dates and particulars.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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This creates a fundamental mismatch between the investment horizons of businesses and the timelines on which the industries of the future depend.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Beyond its role in defining styles, the exhibition raised fundamental questions about the relationship between art and industry, the function of ornament, and the need to connect design with social demands.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
29 May 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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