rudimental

adjective

Definition of rudimentalnext
as in rudimentary
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject learned the rudimental concepts of math at an early age

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimental
  1. rudimentary
  2. basic
  3. elementary
  4. introductory
  5. fundamental
Adjective
  • Too many of the revelations defy even rudimentary logic and there isn’t enough effective suspense to spackle over the plot holes.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of rudimentary
Adjective
  • Seniors receive excellent service with weekly housekeeping, personal grocery shopping, a 24-hour pharmacy pick-up, basic technology training, and more.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of basic
Adjective
  • It's been widely reported that Mangione grew up in a successful Baltimore family, which owns two country clubs, and became the valedictorian of the Gilman School, a private all-boys elementary and secondary school.
    Maria Aspan, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
  • As students move through elementary, middle, and high school, exposure activities include age-appropriate outside-of-school experiences, such as workplace visits.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of elementary
Adjective
  • Start with introductory courses or free resources such as YouTube tutorials to build a solid foundation.
    Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Soto posted a picture of himself in a Mets hat and jersey that was taken during his introductory press conference at Citi Field.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of introductory
Adjective
  • Another was revealing the math that would show nature’s multiple fundamental forces to be just different offspring of one unified force.
    Tom Siegfried, JSTOR Daily, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Has the fundamental power structure of the sport changed?
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of fundamental
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