rudiment

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1. rudiment - Noun

2. rudiment - Verb

That which is unformed or undeveloped; the principle which lies at the bottom of any development; an unfinished beginning.

Hence, an element or first principle of any art or science; a beginning of any knowledge; a first step.

An imperfect organ or part, or one which is never developed.

To furnish with first principles or rules; to insrtuct in the rudiments.

Source: Webster's dictionary

ABC roe bud foundation ABCs ground beginning source start base basis basic alphabet ovum nubbin

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acme end death close annex discontinuance

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body part

first rudiment

Meckel's diverticulum is the rudiment of the embryonic yolk sac Source: Internet

Rudi Rudick rudie rudimental rudimentally rudimentarily