rudimentary

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore R words

involving only basic principles; undeveloped or elementary

In a sentence

Rudimentary in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing rudimentary in a sentence.

After one semester she had only a rudimentary grasp of the language.

Synonyms

basicelementaryprimitiveundeveloped

Antonyms

advancedsophisticatedrefined

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Rudimentary (adjective) means involving only basic principles; undeveloped or elementary

Here is rudimentary used in an example sentence: "After one semester she had only a rudimentary grasp of the language."

Common synonyms for rudimentary include basic, elementary, primitive, undeveloped.

Antonyms of rudimentary include advanced, sophisticated, refined.

Rudimentary is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.