Ru`di*men"ta*ry (?), a. [Cf. F.
rudimentaire.] 1. Of or pertaining to
rudiments; consisting in first principles; elementary; initial; as,
rudimental essays.
2. (Biol.) Very imperfectly developed;
in an early stage of development; embryonic.
Ru`di*men"ta*ry (?), a. [Cf. F.
rudimentaire.] 1. Of or pertaining to
rudiments; consisting in first principles; elementary; initial; as,
rudimental essays.
2. (Biol.) Very imperfectly developed;
in an early stage of development; embryonic.