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rudiment

UK
/ˈruːdɪmənt/
US
/ˈruːdɪmənt/

Translations

rudimentnoun
rudiments
pl
UK
/ˈruːdɪmənt/
US
/ˈruːdɪmənt/
rudimentEn biologie, pour une partie ou un organe à l’état peu développé.
The rudiment of the wing was visible in the embryo.
Le rudiment de l’aile était visible chez l’embryon.
rudimentAu sens de base, de notion ou de compétence élémentaire ; s’emploie très souvent au pluriel en français.
The rudiment of algebra was enough to solve the problem.
Le rudiment d’algèbre suffisait pour résoudre le problème.
Additional translations
ébauchePour un commencement très faible ou un état encore embryonnaire.
Synonyms
foundation
introductory concept
beginning
essential
element
basic principle
fundamental

Definitions

rudimentnoun
A basic principle or element or a fundamental skill.
The rudiments of mathematics are essential for understanding more complex concepts.
An undeveloped or immature part or organ, especially in biology.
The rudiment of the plant's leaf was visible under the microscope.
A beginning or first slight appearance of something; an embryonic stage.
The project was still in its rudiment, but investors already saw its potential.
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