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rudimentary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌruːdəˈmɛntəri/ · UK /ˌruːdɪˈmentəri/

rudimentary means: Very simple or basic, with only the first or most necessary parts.

adjective

VERY BASICC1

Very simple or basic, with only the first or most necessary parts.

  • My French is rudimentary.
  • They built a rudimentary shelter from branches.
  • The course provides rudimentary knowledge of first aid.

Similar words: basic, elementary, primitive

Opposites: advanced, sophisticated

Common phrases: rudimentary knowledge, rudimentary skills, rudimentary equipment

Questions about rudimentary

What does rudimentary mean?

Very simple or basic, with only the first or most necessary parts.

What is rudimentary in other languages?

Türkçe: temel · Español: rudimentario · Français: rudimentaire · Deutsch: rudimentär · Italiano: rudimentale · 日本語: 初歩的な

How do you pronounce rudimentary?

In American English /ˌruːdəˈmɛntəri/; in British English /ˌruːdɪˈmentəri/.

How do you use rudimentary in a sentence?

My French is rudimentary. They built a rudimentary shelter from branches.

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