he mastered only the rudiments of geometry
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
first principle — noun the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural) he mastered only the rudiments of geometry • Syn: ↑rudiment, ↑first rudiment, ↑alphabet, ↑ABC, ↑ABC s, ↑ABCs • Usage Domain: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Rudiment — Ru di*ment, n. [L. rudimentum, fr. rudis unwrought, ignorant, rude: cf. F. rudiment. See {Rude}.] 1. That which is unformed or undeveloped; the principle which lies at the bottom of any development; an unfinished beginning. [1913 Webster] but I… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rudiment — 1540s, from M.Fr. rudiment (16c.), from L. rudimentum early training, first experience, beginning, first principle, from rudis unlearned, untrained (see RUDE (Cf. rude)) … Etymology dictionary
rudiment — [ro͞o′də mənt] n. [L rudimentum < rudis: see RUDE] 1. a first principle, element, or fundamental, as of a subject to be learned usually used in pl. [the rudiments of physics] 2. a first slight beginning or appearance, or undeveloped form or… … English World dictionary
Rudiment — Ru di*ment, v. t. To furnish with first principles or rules; to insrtuct in the rudiments. Gayton. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rudiment — ► NOUN 1) (rudiments) the first principles of a subject. 2) (rudiments) an elementary or primitive form of something. 3) Biology an undeveloped or immature part or organ. ORIGIN Latin rudimentum, from rudis unwrought … English terms dictionary
Rudiment — A rudiment is one of a set of basic patterns used in rudimental drumming. These patterns form the basic building blocks or vocabulary of drumming, and can be combined in a great variety of ways to create drumming music. There have been many… … Wikipedia
rudiment — n. 1 (in pl.) the elements or first principles of a subject. 2 (in pl.) an imperfect beginning of something undeveloped or yet to develop. 3 a part or organ imperfectly developed as being vestigial or having no function (e.g. the breast in males) … Useful english dictionary
rudiment — /rooh deuh meuhnt/, n. 1. Usually, rudiments. a. the elements or first principles of a subject: the rudiments of grammar. b. a mere beginning, first slight appearance, or undeveloped or imperfect form of something: the rudiments of a plan. 2.… … Universalium
rudiment — n 1.Usu. rudiments first principles, elements, foundation; mainspring, fountainhead, nucleus, source, spring, font, ultimate cause, Latin, fons et origo; prime mover, generator, determinant; beginning, starting point, commencement, first… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
