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Definition of: rudiment
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′də·mənt) noun
1. A first principle, step, stage, or condition.
2. That which is as yet undeveloped or only partially developed.
3. Biol. a Something in a first, embryonic, incomplete, or early stage that may develop by growth; a germ. b A part, organ, or other structure that has become aborted or stunted and will always be undeveloped; a vestige; vestigial part. [<F <L rudiment first attempt <rudis rough]
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