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Meaning of 'rudiment' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rudiment [ n.]
- That which is unformed or undeveloped; the principle which lies at the bottom of any development; an unfinished beginning.
- Hence, an element or first principle of any art or science; a beginning of any knowledge; a first step.
- An imperfect organ or part, or one which is never developed.
2 . Rudiment [ v. t.]
- To furnish with first principles or rules; to insrtuct in the rudiments.

Meaning of 'rudiment' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rudiment [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life
Example in sentence:
  • Meckel's diverticulum is the rudiment of the embryonic yolk sac

Nearby Words:

rud rudd rudder rudderhead rudderhole rudderless rudderpost rudderstock ruddied ruddily

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