rudimentariness
|ru-di-men-ta-ri-ness|
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/ˌruːdɪˈmɛntərinəs/
(rudimentary)
basic or undeveloped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rudimentary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rudimentum,' where 'rudis' meant 'unwrought' or 'unformed.'
Historical Evolution
'rudimentum' transformed into the French word 'rudiment,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rudimentary' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'beginning or first principles,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'basic or undeveloped.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being rudimentary; basic or undeveloped form.
The rudimentariness of the design was evident in its simplicity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 04:04