rudimentary
Translation
rudimentary, basic, elementary
Examples
He has only a rudimentary knowledge of the subject.
He has only a rudimentary knowledge of the subject.
The classroom has only rudimentary equipment.
The classroom has only rudimentary equipment.
Grammar Patterns
((a rudimentary + noun)) basic or simple He has only a rudimentary knowledge of the subject.
Similar Words
Synonyms: basic, elementary, fundamental; Antonyms: advanced, complex, sophisticated
Etymology
From Latin 'rudimentum' (a first attempt, a beginning), which comes from 'rudis' (raw, uncultivated).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'rude' in the sense of 'raw' or 'unrefined'. A 'rudimentary' skill is a very basic, unpolished one.