Definitions for rudiment
ˈru də məntrudi·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rudiment, first rudiment, first principle, alphabet, ABC, ABC's, ABCsnoun

   the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)

   "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry"

2. rudimentnoun

   the remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life

   "Meckel's diverticulum is the rudiment of the embryonic yolk sac"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rudimentnoun

   A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning (often in the plural).

   We learn the rudiments of thermodynamics next week.

2. rudimentnoun

   Something in an undeveloped form (often in the plural)

   I have the rudiments of an escape plan.

3. rudimentnoun

   A body part that no longer has a function

4. rudimentnoun

   In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rudiment

   In rudimental drumming, a form of percussion music, a drum rudiment is one of a number of relatively small patterns which form the foundation for more extended and complex drumming patterns. The term "drum rudiment" is most closely associated with various forms of field drumming, where the snare drum plays a prominent role. In this context "rudiment" means not only "basic", but also fundamental. This tradition of drumming originates in military drumming and it is a central component of martial music.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rudimentnoun

   that which is unformed or undeveloped; the principle which lies at the bottom of any development; an unfinished beginning

2. Rudimentnoun

   hence, an element or first principle of any art or science; a beginning of any knowledge; a first step

3. Rudimentnoun

   an imperfect organ or part, or one which is never developed

4. Rudimentverb

   to furnish with first principles or rules; to insrtuct in the rudiments

5. Etymology: [L. rudimentum, fr. rudis unwrought, ignorant, rude: cf. F. rudiment. See Rude.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rudiment

   rōōd′i-ment, n. anything in its rude or first state: a first principle or element: (pl.) the introduction to any science: (biol.) that which is in its first stage of development: the beginning of any part or organ, that which is vestigial, an aborted part.—v.t. to ground: to settle in first principles.—adjs. Rudimen′tal, Rudimen′tary, pertaining to, consisting in, or containing rudiments or first principles: initial: elementary: undeveloped: (biol.) beginning to be formed: arrested in development.—adv. Rudimen′tarily.—n. Rudimentā′tion.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rudiment in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rudiment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rudiment
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rudiment
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=rudiment
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudiment
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rudiment
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rudiment