Rudiments (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); "he mastered only the rudiments of geometry".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Usages

• Plural Form

Synonyms

• ABCs
• First Principles
• Alphabet
• ABC
• ABC's

Hypernyms

• Bedrock
• Basic Principle
• Fundamental Principle
• Basics

Meaning ²

A statement of fundamental facts or principles.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Basics

Hypernyms

• Fact