Rudiment

noun

/ˈɹuːdɪmənt/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.noun(often in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.

"We'll be learning the rudiments of thermodynamics next week."

2.noun(often in the plural) Something in an undeveloped form.

"I have the rudiments of an escape plan."

3.nounA body part that no longer has a function

4.nounIn percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.

5.verbTo ground; to settle in first principles.

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