Synonyms of rudimentary
44 similar words
Another word for rudimentary is simple. Other synonyms of rudimentary are basic, undeveloped, plain, crude and rudimental.
Synonyms and similar words for rudimentary
adjectiveOf or relating to one or more rudiments; of the nature of an early stage.
- immature
- imperfect
- rudimentalRudimentary.
- undevelopedNot developed or used.
adjectiveBasic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
- modest
- stripped downReduced to essentials; without enhancements.
- austere
- bare
- bare-bones
- bargain
- basicElementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
- cheap
- default
- discreet
- economyCheap to run; using minimal resources; representing good value for money; economical.
- elemental
- elementary
- essentialBeing in the basic form; showing its essence.
- foundational
- fundamental
- incomplexNot complex; simple.
- light
- no-frillsBasic or simple; providing only what is necessary, without anything extra or fancy.
- plainOrdinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
- pure
- restrained
- run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.
- simpleUncomplicated; lacking complexity; taken by itself, with nothing added.
- slimline
- spartan
- standard
- stripped
- uncomplicatedSimple; not complicated; basic.
- unembellishedPlain, unadorned, or simple.
- uninvolved
- unmodifiedNot modified.
- unvarnished
- vanilla
- crudeCharacterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.
- garagelike figurativelyRough and unfinished.
- primitiveCrude, obsolete.
- roughCrude; unrefined.
- rude
- unrefinedCrude, raw or unprocessed.
Meaning of rudimentary
- adjective Of or relating to one or more rudiments; of the nature of an early stage.
- adjective Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.
- noun One of the rudimentary (adjective sense 1) mammae of boars.
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Questions about synonyms of rudimentary
- What is another word for rudimentary?
- Rudimentary has 44 synonyms on Word.ws, such as simple, basic, undeveloped, plain, crude, rudimental, essential and rough.
- What does rudimentary mean?
- Rudimentary means of or relating to one or more rudiments; of the nature of an early stage.
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