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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rudiments

/ˈruːdɪməntz/ noun · British & US
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What does rudiments mean?

noun

The fundamental principles or elements of a subject or skill; the basic facts or principles of a subject or skill. The earliest or most elementary forms of something.

Example

"The teacher began with the rudiments of algebra, explaining the basic concepts before moving on to more complex equations."

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