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Definition of
rudiments noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
rudiments
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈrudəmənts
/
/
[
plural
]
the
rudiments
(of something)
(
formal
)
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the most basic or essential facts of a particular subject, skill, etc.
synonym
basics
You'll only have time to learn the rudiments of windsurfing in a week.
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rudiments
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Nearby words
rudely
adverb
rudimentary
adjective
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rueful
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