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Synonyms for rudiments
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : roo-duh-muh nt |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈru də mənt |
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Définition 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
- 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
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