rudiment — the first principles of a subject; a basic element or fundamental principle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the first principles of a subject; a basic element or fundamental principle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈruːdɪmənt/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills are still at the rudiment level - I can barely boil water without burning it!
- The professor taught us the rudiments of quantum physics, which felt like learning alien language.
- Before starting the advanced course, students must master the rudiments of programming.
rudiment
NOUN[/ˈruːdɪmənt/]
the first principles of a subject; a basic element or fundamental principle
The art teacher shows beginners the rudiment of sketching — simple lines and basic shapes.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rudimentum', derived from 'rudis' meaning 'raw' or 'unformed'. The word originally referred to the early, undeveloped stages of something.
Breakdown
Latin 'rudis' (raw, unformed) + '-mentum' (noun suffix indicating result or means) = rudiment (a basic, undeveloped element)
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills are still at the rudiment level - I can barely boil water without burning it!”
“The professor taught us the rudiments of quantum physics, which felt like learning alien language.”
“Before starting the advanced course, students must master the rudiments of programming.”
“His knowledge of French was limited to the rudiments he learned in high school.”
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