Rudimentary: Definition with Rudimentary Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Being or involving basic facts or principles. "Underlying principles"

Exact synonyms: Fundamental, Underlying
Similar to: Basic

2. Adjective. Being in the earliest stages of development. "Rudimentary plans"

Similar to: Incomplete, Uncomplete
Derivative terms: Rudiment

3. Adjective. Not fully developed in mature animals. "Rudimentary wings"

Exact synonyms: Vestigial
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Similar to: Undeveloped
Derivative terms: Rudiment

1. a. Of or pertaining to rudiments; consisting in first principles; elementary; initial; as, rudimental essays.

1. Adjective. of or relating to one or more rudiments ¹

2. Adjective. Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. [adj]

1. Poorly developed and not functional. Compare: vestigial, obsolete. (09 Oct 1997)

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