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
At the very least, the technology shows a rudimentary robot dance partner is within the realm of possibility.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Klein believes that insects probably experience rudimentary sensations like hunger and thirst, which drive them to seek out food and water.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
In truth, the story feels like a rudimentary framework to drive the world and gameplay, especially early on.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Before the house was put on the market, the seller dutifully encased the existing stair in concrete so that the entrance was no longer accessible and punched a rudimentary new door on the ground floor.
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Klein believes that insects probably experience rudimentary sensations like hunger and thirst, which drive them to seek out food and water.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 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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Additionally, basic economy tickets do not grant access to Delta Sky Club.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Larger rivals that control much of the U.S. market have also made inroads with basic economy fares, which aim to compete with the bare-bones tickets that were at one time the backbone of Frontier and Spirit.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw improvement in elementary math scores in 2024, but otherwise remained relatively stagnant, according to new data released Wednesday.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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Florida, long a leader in elementary reading, continued to do better than most states at fourth-grade reading, even as its scores dropped from 2022 and from the pre-pandemic high in 2017.—
Steven Walker,
Orlando Sentinel,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lynch, who played for Carroll during their successful years together with the Seattle Seahawks, was in attendance at Carroll's introductory press conference in Las Vegas on Monday.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Speaking to the media at his introductory press conference as the Atlanta Falcons' new defensive coordinator, Ulbrich was asked to reflect on his period with the Jets after taking over as head coach once Robert Saleh was fired just five games into the season.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The confusion around recent transfers highlights a need for greater transparency, not a fundamental flaw in the process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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This innovative solution tackles a fundamental challenge in logistics: maximizing space utilization and reducing shipping costs.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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