Rudiment

/ˈruːdɪmənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A basic principle or element; a fundamental skill or concept.

He learned the rudiments of piano playing before advancing to more complex pieces.

An immature or undeveloped form; a vestige.

The rudiments of a flowering plant can be seen in the early stages of its growth.

The parts or elements underlying a system or concept.

Understanding the rudiments of economics is essential for making informed financial decisions.

A basic or fundamental stage of learning.

The course begins with the rudiments of programming before progressing to advanced topics.

Middle French, from Latin rudimentum, meaning 'a beginning, foundation'.

rudiments of knowledge

Basic or fundamental understanding of a topic.

master the rudiments

To fully comprehend the basic elements of a subject.

the rudiments of survival

Basic skills or knowledge necessary for survival.

fundamental

Forming a necessary base or core; essential.

elementary

Relating to the most basic or simple aspects of something.

beginner

A person just starting to learn or do something.

principle

A fundamental truth or proposition serving as the foundation for a system of belief.

Basic skills in a specific area.

He's still got the rudiments down, but he needs more practice.

The essentials needed to get started.

I learned the rudiments of coding through online tutorials.