Rudiment Definition & Meaning

rudiment
noun
  1. the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry"
  2. 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"

"Rudiment" in song lyrics

See how rudiment is used in real songs:

  • "I'm neva honorin' any promise a rudiment"
    Doap Nixon f/ Cynthia Holiday — Heaven Is Calling

Usage tips for "rudiment"

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