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
For one thing, its definition of artisanal mining is extremely narrow, applying only to those using the most rudimentary tools and working on the surface, immediately ruling out miners like Siyabonga and Xhulu who work underground.
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Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
Fox doesn’t believe in formal, rudimentary emails and phone calls, and instead enforces an in-person approach.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
In the early days of Twitter, reps could point to some rudimentary hashtag numbers when trying to make the case for a client’s breakout status.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
By blending information from two lenses, the camera system began capturing rudimentary depth maps, blurring backgrounds to mimic the look of a professional DSLR camera.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
Fox doesn’t believe in formal, rudimentary emails and phone calls, and instead enforces an in-person approach.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
In the early days of Twitter, reps could point to some rudimentary hashtag numbers when trying to make the case for a client’s breakout status.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
By blending information from two lenses, the camera system began capturing rudimentary depth maps, blurring backgrounds to mimic the look of a professional DSLR camera.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rudimentary
Adjective
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Due to an accidental feature of this primitive technology, the color of television made in the middle nineteen sixties is essentially public, rather than private.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Campsites are a step above primitive, with nearby water, pit toilets, picnic tables and food lock-up boxes provided.—
Don Sproul,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rental companies provide maps and basic instructions, then let passengers set off at their own pace, picnic baskets in hand.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Change is inevitable, but the rapid destruction of the basic precepts upon which our government was formed is beyond dangerous.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The nature center also offers adventures for little ones, including a dig pit, a bird blind, easy trails, and programming for toddlers and elementary-aged children.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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And from January 2023 to June 2024, more than 800 instances of swatting were recorded at elementary, middle, and high schools, according to the K-12 School Shootings Database.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rodrigo’s introductory project is now up to 224 weeks on the main albums tally and streaming roster, but only 196 turns on the all-encompassing sales list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a simmering rage and self-loathing to Blakey, which Latif matches in the form of unpredictable camera motion, but these introductory moments are about as energetic as the movie ever gets.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their approach is founded on collaboration, where solidarity plays a fundamental role.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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