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Etymology of the English word rudiment

the English word rudiment
derived from the Latin word rudimentum (first lesson; early training)
derived from the Latin word rudis (staff; foil; instructor's baton)

Date

The earliest known usage of rudiment in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

rudimentary

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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