rudiment
Pronunciation:
/ˈɹuːdɪmənt/noun
Definitions
(often in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
Example: We'll be learning the rudiments of thermodynamics next week.
(often in the plural) Something in an undeveloped form.
Example: I have the rudiments of an escape plan.
A body part that no longer has a function
In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.
verb
Definitions
To ground; to settle in first principles.