rudiments
ˈrudɪmənts
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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.
basics essentials fundamentals
2.
beginningsinitial stages of learning or understanding
  • The course covers the rudiments of programming.
basics fundamentals
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Origin of rudiments

Latin, rudimentum (beginning)

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rudiments
basic principles of any subject
early reading
primer for study of the alphabet and rudiments

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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  1. French:rudiments, ...
  2. German:Grundlagen, ...
  3. Italian:rudimenti, basi, ...
  4. Spanish:rudimentos, ...
  5. Portuguese:rudimentos, ...
  6. Chinese:基础知识, 基础, ...
  7. Japanese:基礎, ...
  8. Arabic:أساسيات, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְסוֹדוֹת, בְּסִיסִים רִאשׁוֹנִים, ...
  10. Russian:основы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:основи, початки, ...
  12. Hindi:मूल बातें, बुनियादी बातें, ...
rudiment
ˈruːdɪmənt

Definition of rudiment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
early stageearliest stage of development
  • The rudiment of the idea was already present in the notes..
basics beginning foundation
2.
educationbasic principle or element of a subject
  • He learned the rudiments of geometry in school..
basics fundamental
3.
biologyTECH.body part without functionTECH.
  • The appendix is considered a rudiment in humans.
remnant trace vestige
4.
musicTECH.basic drum pattern for practiceTECH.
  • He practiced the rudiments on his snare drum.
exercise pattern routine
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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.

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  1. French:rudiment, rudiments, ...
  2. German:Anfangsstadium, Grundlage, ...
  3. Italian:rudimento, organo rudimentale, ...
  4. Spanish:rudimento, vestigio, ...
  5. Portuguese:rudimento, padrão básico de bateria, ...
  6. Chinese:雏形, 基础, ...
  7. Japanese:初期段階, 基本原理, ...
  8. Arabic:بُذَيْرَة, أَساس, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֵאשִׁית, יְסוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:зачаток, основной принцип, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зачаток, основний принцип, ...
  12. Hindi:अंकुर, मूल तत्व, ...
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