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Definition of rudiments - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
basicsbasic elements of a subject or skill
- She learned the rudiments of piano playing.
2.
beginningsinitial stages of learning or understanding
- The course covers the rudiments of programming.
Origin of rudiments
Latin, rudimentum (beginning)
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Examples of rudiments in a sentence
Understanding the rudiments of grammar is essential. Understanding the rudiments of math is essential for progress. She mastered the rudiments of the language quickly.
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- French:rudiments, ...
- German:Grundlagen, ...
- Italian:rudimenti, basi, ...
- Spanish:rudimentos, ...
- Portuguese:rudimentos, ...
- Chinese:基础知识, 基础, ...
- Japanese:基礎, ...
- Arabic:أساسيات, ...
- Hebrew:יְסוֹדוֹת, בְּסִיסִים רִאשׁוֹנִים, ...
- Russian:основы, ...
- Ukrainian:основи, початки, ...
- Hindi:मूल बातें, बुनियादी बातें, ...
Definition of rudiment - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
early stageearliest stage of development
- The rudiment of the idea was already present in the notes..
2.
educationbasic principle or element of a subject
- He learned the rudiments of geometry in school..
3.
biologyTECH. body part without functionTECH.
- The appendix is considered a rudiment in humans.
4.
musicTECH. basic drum pattern for practiceTECH.
- He practiced the rudiments on his snare drum.
Origin of rudiment
Latin, rudimentum (beginning)
Examples of rudiment in a sentence
In the rudiment stage, the plan was still very basic. The rudiments of cooking include knowing how to boil water. Understanding the rudiments of grammar is essential for writing. Some fish have rudiments of limbs that never fully develop. The wings of an ostrich are considered rudiments. She learned the rudiments in her first drum lesson.
Mastering the rudiments is essential for drummers.
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- French:rudiment, rudiments, ...
- German:Anfangsstadium, Grundlage, ...
- Italian:rudimento, organo rudimentale, ...
- Spanish:rudimento, vestigio, ...
- Portuguese:rudimento, padrão básico de bateria, ...
- Chinese:雏形, 基础, ...
- Japanese:初期段階, 基本原理, ...
- Arabic:بُذَيْرَة, أَساس, ...
- Hebrew:רֵאשִׁית, יְסוֹד, ...
- Russian:зачаток, основной принцип, ...
- Ukrainian:зачаток, основний принцип, ...
- Hindi:अंकुर, मूल तत्व, ...
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