Antonyms for rudiments

Grammar : Noun

Spell : roo-duh-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈru də mənt

Definition of rudiments

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French rudiment (16c.) or directly from Latin rudimentum "early training, first experience, beginning, first principle," from rudis "unlearned, untrained" (see rude). Related: Rudiments.

noun fundamentals

Example sentences :

They had the rudiments of institutions, which they trusted her to organise.
Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

But the calf has in its upper jaw some rudiments of teeth which never are developed, and never play the part of teeth at all.
Extract from : « A Critical Examination Of The Position Of Mr. Darwin's Work, "On The Origin Of Species," In Relation To The Complete Theory Of The Causes Of The Phenomena Of Organic Nature » by Thomas H. Huxley

And so he knew at least the rudiments of what was now expected of him.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

If I am not proficient enough, yet knowing the rudiments I can easily improve.
Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini

Some one should have gone who had at least the rudiments of a mind.
Extract from : « Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete » by Albert Bigelow Paine

Maimon had not learnt to beg, nor had the beggar acquired the rudiments of morality.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

It was then for the first time that he received the rudiments of a scientific education.
Extract from : « Great Astronomers » by R. S. Ball

At the village school he learned the rudiments of the English language.
Extract from : « Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. » by Josiah Quincy

In the rudiments of knowledge she may be an efficient instructor.
Extract from : « The Young Maiden » by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey

Cases of conscience should alternate with lessons in the rudiments.
Extract from : « Popular Education » by Ira Mayhew

Synonyms for rudiments

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