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Rudiment

//ˈɹuːdɪmənt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning. in-plural, often

    "We'll be learning the rudiments of thermodynamics next week."

  2. 2
    the remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life wordnet
  3. 3
    A form that lacks full or complex development. in-plural, often

    "I have the rudiments of an escape plan."

  4. 4
    A body part that no longer has a function
  5. 5
    In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.

    "Show me your rudiments."

Verb
  1. 1
    To ground; to settle in first principles. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Old French, from Latin rudimentum (“a first attempt, a beginning”), plural rudimenta (“the elements”), from rudis (“rude”); see rude.

Etymology 2

From Old French, from Latin rudimentum (“a first attempt, a beginning”), plural rudimenta (“the elements”), from rudis (“rude”); see rude.

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