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rudiment

noun

/ˈruːdɪmənt/

Meaning

A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.

He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.

foundation, basics, fundamentals, essentials, principles

details, complexities

rudiments of grammar, rudiments of science, learn the rudiments, basic rudiments

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

a person who habitually finds fault with others

A school specializing in the study of music or drama.