rudimentary

//ˌruːdɪˈmɛntəri//
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Adjective

rudimentaryCanonical form
more rudimentaryComparative
most rudimentarySuperlative
1

Involving or limited to basic principles; elementary or fundamental.

She has only a rudimentary understanding of the subject.

2

Relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form.

The embryo has rudimentary limbs that will develop further over time.

3

(Biology) Not fully developed in structure or function; vestigial.

Some snakes have rudimentary hind limbs that are no longer used for walking.

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