rudiment

/ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ · noun

Meaning

(often in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
(often in the plural) Something in an undeveloped form.
A body part that no longer has a function
In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.
To ground; to settle in first principles.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

first principle(English)echinus(English)beginning(English)principal(English)principle(English)primary(English)urgrund(English)primordial(English)drumming(English)neural(English)

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