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
And no, this doesn't mean turning the office into a place full of rudimentary and shallow perks.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
At Cruise’s behest, McQuarrie’s stunts imitate the most primitive filmmaking — not the awe-inspiring magic of Georges Méliès but the Lumière brothers’ rudimentary documentation of action.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 May 2025
Hanna-Barbera figured out how to make do with more rudimentary animation, cutting in half the number of original frames per second.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
At Cruise’s behest, McQuarrie’s stunts imitate the most primitive filmmaking — not the awe-inspiring magic of Georges Méliès but the Lumière brothers’ rudimentary documentation of action.
—Armond White, National Review, 23 May 2025
Hanna-Barbera figured out how to make do with more rudimentary animation, cutting in half the number of original frames per second.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 21 May 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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The drones and their release systems had to be tested in these demanding conditions to validate their ability to carry out the basic components of the mission.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The basic premise was that given the seriousness of the issues at hand, the heads of State themselves needed to work out a coordinated strategy.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill will prohibit cell-phone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Thirty-two busloads of elementary students from Title 1 schools throughout San Diego County eagerly hopped off buses during the week of May 12-16 to enjoy an enriching, exciting, and totally fun Plant*Grow*Eat morning at the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Infield Farm.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The week of June 23, the full introductory collection will be available on both Nrgy’s and Revo’s websites, then roll out to select brick-and-mortar retailers.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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After his introductory remarks, Valenzuela welcomed record producer, DJ, filmmaker, and rapper Steven Ellison, who creates under the name Flying Lotus.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Court told Deadline that the kids content business has undergone a fundamental shift.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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The real question is whether their presence changes the fundamental nature of what these events represent.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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