rudiment

Meanings

• noun

  A basic element or fundamental principle of something, especially a skill or art.

• noun

  A rudimentary or primitive form of something.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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rudiment , rudimental , rudiments

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Etymology

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From Old French rudiment, from rudimentum in Latin meaning 'elementary instruction' or 'element'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rudiment' comes from the Latin word 'rudimentum', which means 'elementary instruction' or 'element'.

2. The term 'rudimentary' means having only the basic elements or fundamental principles.

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Related Concepts

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1. element: A fundamental substance or abstract quality that is a constituent of something.

2. fundamental: Serving as the essential or basic foundation or principle of something.

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Culture

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In Javanese culture, 'rudiment' can refer to the basic elements of Gamelan music and dance. It is the foundation upon which more complex structures are built.

How to Memorize "rudiment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a seed as a rudiment. A seed is the basic element or fundamental principle that grows into a plant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rudiment' with the word 'foundation'. Both words have the meaning of a basic element or fundamental principle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rudiment is Root' to remember that a rudiment is a basic element or fundamental principle.

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