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
The duo’s second feature builds on a bare-bones concept that feels more rudimentary than rustic much of the time, and yet, the filmmakers’ decisive presentation is enjoyable enough as an entrée served straight to streaming.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
The needs are rudimentary and immediate: water, food, power.
—Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Meta is working on a cheaper, and presumably more rudimentary, version of holographic glasses to release to consumers at some unspecified time in the future.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
Still, the thought of actually taking something so rudimentary to the racetrack seems quite intimidating.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
The needs are rudimentary and immediate: water, food, power.
—Dylan Tupper Rupert, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Meta is working on a cheaper, and presumably more rudimentary, version of holographic glasses to release to consumers at some unspecified time in the future.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024
Still, the thought of actually taking something so rudimentary to the racetrack seems quite intimidating.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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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
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Many readers have told me my booklet has served as a valuable tool in teaching their children basic good manners.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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These basic tests, combined with age and medical history, are enough to make a clear diagnosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Los Gatos Union School District’s Measure CC is a bond measure that would secure $163 million to improve school facilities at its elementary and middle schools.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy: This would become a neighborhood Montessori school for elementary students.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Buster Posey announced during his introductory press conference that Pete Putila would transition from being the Giants’ general manager to another role in the organization.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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This layer is essential for storing large volumes of data, fundamental for future analysis and strategic planning.Greg Kihlstrom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are fundamental values on the line, even beyond democracy — women’s rights, civil rights, the safety of immigrants.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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