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
Unlike the predictable drawers that pull out, this style slides out to the side, so pulling out paper clips feels more like an event than a rudimentary task.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Rather than simply responding to instructions, the systems demonstrated initiative, persistence, and a rudimentary capacity for self-preservation.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Chávez even lost in 2021 to Anderson Silva, the former UFC champion and rudimentary boxer who lost a one-sided ring decision to Paul one year later.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
For me as a kid, that productivity was reading a book, producing a piece of, admittedly rudimentary, artwork, or going for a walk (i.e., exercising) with my dad.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 25 June 2025
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Rather than simply responding to instructions, the systems demonstrated initiative, persistence, and a rudimentary capacity for self-preservation.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Chávez even lost in 2021 to Anderson Silva, the former UFC champion and rudimentary boxer who lost a one-sided ring decision to Paul one year later.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
For me as a kid, that productivity was reading a book, producing a piece of, admittedly rudimentary, artwork, or going for a walk (i.e., exercising) with my dad.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 25 June 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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An analysis published on July 9 by the American Association for the Advancement of Science found that Trump’s cuts put a third of basic scientific research programs at risk, while the National Institutes of Health could have its budget cut by 40%.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 July 2025
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This map was created in its basic form by Philadelphia cartographer Lewis Evans.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In Uvalde, 19 elementary students and two teachers were killed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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There are elementary and middle school programs, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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All good people, regardless of fundamental beliefs, need to vigorously, with courage, resist the sickness that is Trump and MAGA.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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From a fundamental perspective, Elevance Health currently possesses a market capitalization of $77 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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