rudimentary

Example Sentences

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Anyone with even rudimentary knowledge of recent history would have known this was likely.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

"It's the most rudimentary mine, the cheapest one, and the main threat in the Strait of Hormuz," said the former high-ranking member of the navy.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

While rudimentary, the Odyssey broke a barrier in the world of television.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

A rudimentary bridge was visible under now-blue skies.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

One-room cells, with the most rudimentary wooden furniture, housed the inhabitants on the second floor.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee