📘rudiment

noun
/ˈruːdɪmənt/

Meaning

A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.

Example Sentences

He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.

Synonyms

foundation, basics, fundamentals, essentials, principles

Antonyms

details, complexities

Collocations

rudiments of grammar, rudiments of science, learn the rudiments, basic rudiments

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