Meaning ofrudimentin English

Noun

1. a basic principle or skill; foundation
   The musician started with the rudiment of rhythm to improve her timing.
2. an undeveloped or immature form
   The rudiment of the flower can be seen in its early stages of growth.
3. an incomplete or primitive structure
   The rudiment of the language can be seen in the early writings of the culture.
4. a non-functional body part (vestigial)
   The vestigial tail is a rudiment of our evolutionary past.
5. basic drum pattern (in music, for exercise)
   The drummer practiced the rudiment of the single stroke roll to improve her technique.