(often in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning. / (often in the plural) A form that lacks full or complex development.

(transitive) To ground; to settle in first principles.

plural of rudiment

(uncommon) Rudimentary.

simple past tense and past participle of rudiment

present participle of rudiment

plural of rudimentation

(zoology) The process of an organ being reduced to a rudimentary form. / (zoology) The rudimentary form that results from this process.

Of or relating to one or more rudiments. / Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

(zoology, usually in the plural) One of the rudimentary mammae of boars.