Dictionary Entry
rudimentary
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Meaning
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Involving or comprising the basic principles or elements of something; relating to an early stage of development.
Example Sentence
The artist's early sketches were rudimentary, but they showed the potential for the final masterpiece.
Usage Note
Used to describe something that is in its earliest or most basic form, like a simple tool, a beginner's understanding of a subject, or an undeveloped skill. It implies that more development or complexity is expected or possible.