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
However, with even modern imaging technology, these rudimentary decoys are easily detected as fakes and hence less useful.
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
It's currently billed as being capable of rudimentary tasks like loading cargo, and moving cases around warehouses.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Students who score basic are able to demonstrate some rudimentary skills, but aren’t advanced enough to be considered proficient on the assessment, which is commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
The initial, most rudimentary base can process and identify simple features like edges and contrasts.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025
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Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
It's currently billed as being capable of rudimentary tasks like loading cargo, and moving cases around warehouses.
—New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
Students who score basic are able to demonstrate some rudimentary skills, but aren’t advanced enough to be considered proficient on the assessment, which is commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
The initial, most rudimentary base can process and identify simple features like edges and contrasts.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 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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Despite their importance, the basic design of the cask—planks of wood encircled by hoops of metal—has never fundamentally changed.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Each service has basic tests that all service members must pass once or twice a year.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The district’s elementary and middle schools were releasing students beginning at 1:30 p.m., and the junior high and high schools were planning to release students starting around 2 p.m.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the two juveniles were elementary and middle school age, Alaska’s News Source reported.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye in his introductory press conference Friday at Gillette Stadium.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The second question was whether education is what courts call a fundamental right.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Guzmán Ariza remains steadfast in its commitment to defending the rule of law, ensuring nationals and foreign citizens alike can trust in the protection of their fundamental rights in the Dominican Republic.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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