Meaning & use
rudimentary
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Basic, elementary, or undeveloped; involving only the fundamental principles of something.
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He had only a rudimentary understanding of French before moving to Paris.
The camp had rudimentary facilities, with no electricity or running water.
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Describes skills, knowledge, or equipment that are functional but far from complete.
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