Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rudimentary
Adjective
roo-duh-ment-er-ee
Definition
Basic and fundamental; not fully developed or lacking in refinement.
Examples
- The rudimentary skills of reading and writing are essential for education.
- His understanding of the subject was still rudimentary, needing further study.
- The rudimentary design of the tool made it easy to use but limited in functionality.
Meaning
Rudimentary refers to something that is in its most basic form, often representing the simplest or initial stages of development.
Synonyms
- Basic
- Elementary
- Fundamental
- Primitive
