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rudimentary

IPA pronunciation: /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

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Russian meaning

Элементарный, зачаточный

English definition

Involving or limited to basic principles; immature or undeveloped.

Example

A rudimentary grasp of vocabulary is insufficient for Ivy League admissions.

Collocations

rudimentary knowledge
rudimentary understanding
rudimentary equipment

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