rudiment — meaning in English

English meaning

• rudiment noun A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
• smattering noun A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.

Senses

rudiment is used for these senses in English:

• smattering A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.

rudiment — full definition

1. noun A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a field of learning.
2. noun A form that lacks full or complex development.
3. noun A body part that no longer has a function
4. noun In percussion, one of a selection of basic drum patterns learned as an exercise.

smattering — full definition

1. noun A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
2. noun A small amount or number of something.