rudimentary
/ˌruːdɪˈmentri/
ru · di · men · ta · ry
English Definition
adj. basic, simple
Significado en Español
rudimentario, básico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sơ cấp, cơ bản
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Example Sentence
She can only speak rudimentary English.
她只能说基本英语。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rude (coarse) + mentary (noun/adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of starting a new project, the word “rudimentary” most closely means:
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A
complex
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B
basic
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C
advanced
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D
obsolete
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B — basic.
“rudimentary” means adj. basic, simple
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The nervous beginner had only a ______ understanding of how to swim.
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rudimentary
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B
advanced
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C
thorough
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D
expert
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A — rudimentary.
“rudimentary” means adj. basic, simple
Common questions about “rudimentary”
What does “rudimentary” mean?
rudimentary — adj. basic, simple. In Chinese: 基本的，初步的.
How do you pronounce “rudimentary”?
rudimentary is pronounced /ˌruːdɪˈmentri/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ru · di · men · ta · ry.
How do you use “rudimentary” in a sentence?
She can only speak rudimentary English. (她只能说基本英语。)
What are synonyms for “rudimentary”?
basic, elementary — all close in meaning to rudimentary (adj. basic, simple).
Is “rudimentary” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. rudimentary appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rudimentary”?
rude (coarse) + mentary (noun/adjective)
