rudiments
|ru-di-ments|
/ˈruːdɪmənts/
(rudiment)
basic elements
Etymology
'rudiment' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rudimentum,' where 'rudis' meant 'unwrought' or 'unformed.'
'rudimentum' transformed into the Old French word 'rudiment,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rudiment' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'an undeveloped or unformed part,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'basic principles or elements.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the basic principles or elements of a subject.
He learned the rudiments of French in school.
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Noun 2
an undeveloped or immature part or organ, especially in biology.
The rudiments of wings can be seen in the embryo.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 03:51