Definition of rudimentary

adjective (a)

• Of or pertaining to rudiments; consisting in first principles; elementary; initial; as, rudimental essays. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

• being or involving basic facts or principles (adj.all)

  Synonym: fundamental, underlying
  

  Example:
  These rudimentary truths.
  

  source: wordnet30
• being in the earliest stages of development (adj.all)

  Example:
  Rudimentary plans.
  

  source: wordnet30
• not fully developed in mature animals (adj.all)

  Synonym: vestigial
  

  Example:
  Rudimentary wings.
  

  source: wordnet30

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