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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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