Rudiments
Pronunciation: /ˈruːdɪmənt/
Rudiments (noun)
- A simple or basic part of a subject that you learn first.
- An early or undeveloped form of something, often not fully formed.
Examples
- Understanding the rudiments of grammar is essential for learning a new language.
- The rudiments of cooking include knowing how to boil water.
Common collocations: learn the rudiments, rudiments of a subject, rudiment of a limb, rudimentary form