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Meaning of rudimentary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rudimentary

Pronunciation:/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/

noun

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to one or more rudiments.

    Example: I have only a rudimentary grasp of chemistry.

  2. Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

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