1
as in primitive
belonging to or characteristic of an early level of skill or development
rudimentary shelters built by prehistoric peoples
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as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
had only a rudimentary knowledge of science
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Recent Examples of rudimentary
Bobby rescues the passenger with a rudimentary pulley system, which feels both perilous and ingenious.
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Sign Up My rudimentary read of the competition: Dixon has been the more consistent of the two in practices, but Gill has demonstrated a bigger leg.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
The nonsensical story, intentionally rudimentary special effects, and colorful visuals make House a perfect movie to watch on mute at a bar.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Laura Bradley, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024
Sign Up My rudimentary read of the competition: Dixon has been the more consistent of the two in practices, but Gill has demonstrated a bigger leg.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
The nonsensical story, intentionally rudimentary special effects, and colorful visuals make House a perfect movie to watch on mute at a bar.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
Some characters observe paper cutouts against moving backdrops via magnifying glass, creating their own rudimentary 3D in the process, at a time when cinema was in its infancy.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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Houde said these mammoth animals are a primitive group of proboscideans ('elephantoids') from which modern elephants evolved.Joseph J. Kolb, Fox News, 18 July 2017
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Many are primitive and remote, and don’t have restrooms or water.OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, 12 July 2017
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The goal is mass deregulation — a weakening of checks and balances and a major cut to basic government services, all in the name of concentrating power among a small group of plutocrats.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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Many new hires have basic questions that can be handled during orientation.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Los Gatos Union School District’s Measure CC is a bond measure that would secure $163 million to improve school facilities at its elementary and middle schools.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Rothenberg Preparatory Academy: This would become a neighborhood Montessori school for elementary students.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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The New Destination of Joy Concepts from introductory psychology textbooks took on a new, hands-on dimension in our rodent driving laboratory.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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An introductory episode to the families follows up with episodes that relate to each family’s drama.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, the fundamental question may arise: Why such an elaborate setup, when most event venues already have built-in fire alarm systems?Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Terra Carta derives its name from the historic Magna Carta which laid out the fundamental rights and liberties of the English people more than 800 years ago.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Rudimentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rudimentary. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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