rudimentary (A2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/
Definition
Involving or consisting of the most basic principles or elements; relating to an early stage of development.
Examples
He has only a rudimentary knowledge of French.
The company's IT system is still rudimentary.
The instructions were rudimentary, but they were enough to get the job done.
How to Use rudimentary
- rudimentary knowledge of (collocation)
- Having only a basic understanding of a subject. — "My rudimentary knowledge of Spanish is enough to order food."
- rudimentary stage (collocation)
- An early, undeveloped phase of development. — "The project is still in a rudimentary stage."
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