Rudimentary

noun

/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/

Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.noun(usually in the plural) One of the rudimentary mammae of boars.

2.adjectiveOf or relating to one or more rudiments.

"I have only a rudimentary grasp of chemistry."

3.adjectiveBasic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

"His grasp of rudimentary English allowed him at least to do the shopping."

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