rudimentary roo-duh-MEN-tuh-ree adjective WS #36

involving or limited to basic principles; elementary and undeveloped; relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form; fundamental but incomplete

1. She had only rudimentary knowledge of Spanish, consisting mainly of basic greetings and common phrases.
2. The cave paintings showed rudimentary artistic techniques that evolved over thousands of years.
3. The rudimentary shelter provided minimal protection from the harsh weather conditions in the wilderness.
4. The students learned rudimentary cooking skills like boiling water and making simple sandwiches.
5. His rudimentary understanding of mathematics prevented him from solving the complex engineering problems.