noun🔗Share(often in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning."Before learning calculus, students must understand the rudiments of algebra. "educationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(often in the plural) Something in an undeveloped form."I have the rudiments of an escape plan."abstracteducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA body part that no longer has a function""The human tailbone is a rudiment, a tiny bone that's a remnant of a tail our ancestors once had, but no longer serves a purpose." "anatomybodyphysiologyorganbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise."The drum student practiced the rudiments diligently before attempting the more complex rhythms. "musictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading