Where does “rudiment” come from?
Rudiment comes from Latin rudimentum, derived from Latin rudis meaning rough or unformed, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European Hrew-.
rudiment (English): A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a...
Definitions
- A fundamental principle or skill, especially in a...
Ancestry of “rudiment”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | rudimentum | first attempt; beginning, commencement; first... |
| 2 | Latin | -mentum | instrument, medium, or result of; e.g.... |
| 3 | Latin | -menta | nominative plural of -mentum; accusative plural... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | -mn̥ | Creates action nouns or result nouns from verbs |