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, their ability to do so is relatively rudimentary and often limited to specific situations, such as a predator encounter.
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Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Maybe its sensibilities are as rudimentary as those of a virus or a parasite.
—David Wallace-Wells, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2025
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Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Maybe its sensibilities are as rudimentary as those of a virus or a parasite.
—David Wallace-Wells, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Children’s Language Skills Young children whose language skills are rudimentary with tenses often confused are inexperienced reporters of what may have happened to them.
—Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Previous rudimentary systems to communicate with these animals involved a large dolphin-nose-sized keyboard mounted to the side of the boat back in the 1990s.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 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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In addition to abortions, Planned Parenthood clinics offer birth control, pregnancy testing, STD testing, and basic gynecological services.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Even Judicial Watch, a conservative legal group known for public records litigation often aimed at uncovering information about Democratic officials and administrations, said it is increasingly being forced to fight in court just to access basic records.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond elementary and secondary education, Dysolve is gaining traction among adults facing literacy challenges, college students, and even individuals in their eighties.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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To point out the obvious, Del Mar’s McClurg is paid significantly more than her counterparts at the other local elementary districts.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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From that ugly introductory victory, the film goes on to portray the remaining 15-odd years in Magellan’s ever-loftier, ever-hungrier career, though Diaz isn’t massively hung up on historical dates and particulars.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Students begin with three introductory modules, all available online now, then select an FSF discipline: design and product development, merchandising, marketing, or business strategy.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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But low pay for drivers isn’t fundamental to the business of taxi and food delivery work.—
Daniel Ocampo,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Now a nursing student at New York's SUNY Erie Community College, Rodriguez exemplifies a fundamental shift reshaping higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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