rudiment

Definition

  • noun: a basic principle or element or a fundamental skill
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: anlage, base, basement

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes sir. Then why did you stop playing? Did I ask you to start playing again? -Ugh, I'm sorry... -I asked you why did you stop playing and your version of an answer was to turn into a wind-up monkey -I'm.. I'm sorry -Show me your rudiments. Yes sir. Double time swing No double time, double it (..)
    2014 Whiplash