English adjective: rudimentary | |||
1. | rudimentary being or involving basic facts or principles | ||
Samples | The fundamental laws of the universe. A fundamental incomatibility between them. These rudimentary truths. Underlying principles. | ||
Synonyms | fundamental, underlying | ||
Similar | basic | ||
Antonyms | incidental, incident | ||
2. | rudimentary being in the earliest stages of development | ||
Samples | Rudimentary plans. | ||
Similar | incomplete, uncomplete | ||
Antonyms | complete | ||
3. | rudimentary not fully developed in mature animals | ||
Samples | Rudimentary wings. | ||
Synonyms | vestigial | ||
Similar | undeveloped | ||
Domain category | biological science, biology | ||
Antonyms | developed | ||