ru·di·ment (r  d -mnt)n. 1. A fundamental element, principle, or skill, as of a field of learning. Often used in the plural. 2. Something in an incipient or undeveloped form. Often used in the plural: the rudiments of social behavior in children; the rudiments of a plan of action. 3. Biology An imperfectly or incompletely developed organ or part. [Latin rud  mentum, from rudis, rough, unformed.]ru  di·mental (-m ntl) adj. |
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