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rudiment Definition

ru·di·ment (ro̵̅o̅də mənt)

noun

  1. a first principle, element, or fundamental, as of a subject to be learned: usually used in pl. the rudiments of physics
  2. a first slight beginning or appearance, or undeveloped form or stage, of something: usually used in pl.
  3. Biol. an incompletely developed organ or part; specif., a vestigial organ or part with no functional activity; vestige

Etymology: L rudimentum < rudis: see rude

rudiment Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • music: Contemporary music schools and academies are springing up around the country, overwhelmed by pupils eager to learn the rudiments of pop music.
  • language: Teaching for this consists mainly of intensive instruction in the rudiments of the language.
  • education: What the State does is to say that no child shall lack the rudiments of education through the poverty or carelessness of its parents.
  • world: Hence it is altogether independent of what the apostle calls the rudiments of this world.
  • game: Each individual can be educated from the rudiments of the game through to match play standards.
  • processing: In fact, producing your own worksheets and departmental notes is a very good way to get to learn the rudiments of word processing.

Converse of object

  • teach: They taught the rudiments of the course, I did take part in this.
  • learn: They will learn the rudiments of Web Page Design to create a small website on the intranet.
  • acquire: During that year he acquired the rudiments of Latin grammar.
  • receive: We went to this bourn in order that I might show my son the spot where I received the rudiments of my education.
  • include: His collection includes rudiments for learning to read music.
  • drum: BeatLab's Training mode has a multitude of patterns that will help you practice your snare drum rudiments.

Adjective modifier

  • basic: This is a non contact exercise sport which involves learning the basic rudiments of how to box.
  • first: You do not seem to know the first rudiments of agriculture.
  • musical: However he did resolve to carry out the task, and began investigating various primers on musical rudiments then popular with instrumental pupils.
  • such: I will in this place only give some instances of such rudiments.

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