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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Adjective
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The Boys from Syracuse), this very ’90s version of the classic fairytale features eye-popping costumes and sets, adorably rudimentary VFX, and a truly unbelievable cast (Brandy!—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025 -
First signs of rudimentary Valentine notes began appearing much later, in the 1500s, according to Britannica.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The basic spreadsheet jockeys are surprised—sad even—that the Fed may not be cutting rates at all this year.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Unlike many basic tees, this shirt retains its shape without sacrificing stretch thanks to Lycra fibers in its fabric.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2025
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What's happening: Sixth grade will be reconfigured into the elementary buildings, while middle schools will focus on seventh and eighth grades.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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According to the department, its elementary and secondary programs serve more than 50 million students in about 98,000 public schools and 32,000 private schools.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2025
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Borrowers who can pay off their debt within a credit card’s introductory period often face an interest rate of 0%.—
Victor Rosario,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
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New subscribers can take advantage of Sling’s standard offer of 50 percent off the first month and a $5 introductory rate for add-on subscriptions such as Paramount+ with Showtime (reg.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are fundamental physics and technological reasons for that lack of laser drilling progress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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All are fundamental attempts to make a club’s identity something that can be more easily swallowed and digested.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Rudimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimental. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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