Rudiment :: Rudiment (n.) That which is unformed or undeveloped; the principle which lies at the bottom of any development; an unfinished beginning.
Rudiment :: Rudiment (n.) Hence, an element or first principle of any art or science; a beginning of any knowledge; a first step..
Rudiment :: Rudiment (n.) An imperfect organ or part, or one which is never developed..
Rudiment :: Rudiment (v. t.) To furnish with first principles or rules; to insrtuct in the rudiments.
Rudimentary :: Rudimentary (a.) Of or pertaining to rudiments; consisting in first principles; elementary; initial; as, rudimental essays..
Rudimentary :: Rudimentary (a.) Very imperfectly developed; in an early stage of development; embryonic.