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rudiment in Finnish

rudiment in Finnish is alkeet, perusteet, perusajatus — rudiment means a basic principle or skill that forms the starting point for learning a subject.

rudiment in Finnish

alkeet
noun
(often, _, in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
perusteet
noun
(often, _, in the plural) A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
perusajatus
noun
(often, _, in the plural) A form that lacks full or complex development.
peruskuvio
noun
(often, _, in the plural) A form that lacks full or complex development.
rudimentti
noun
(biology) A body part that no longer has a function
surkastuma
noun
(biology) A body part that no longer has a function
rudimentti
noun
(music) In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.

What does "rudiment" mean?

  1. noun A basic principle or skill that forms the starting point for learning a subject.
    "The very emphasis on reading readiness and on the methods employed to teach children the rudiments of reading has meant that the other, the higher, levels of reading have tended to be slighted."
  2. noun Something that exists only in a simple, early form.
    "I have the rudiments of an escape plan."
  3. noun A part of the body that no longer serves any purpose.
  4. noun (music) One of the basic drum patterns that drummers practice as an exercise.
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rudiment in a sentence

  • The very emphasis on reading readiness and on the methods employed to teach children the rudiments of reading has meant that the other, the higher, levels of reading have tended to be slighted.
  • We'll be learning the rudiments of thermodynamics next week.
  • I have the rudiments of an escape plan.

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What is "rudiment" in Finnish?
"rudiment" in Finnish is alkeet, perusteet, perusajatus. rudiment means: A basic principle or skill that forms the starting point for learning a subject.
Are there other ways to say "rudiment" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "rudiment": alkeet, perusteet, perusajatus, peruskuvio, rudimentti, surkastuma.
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