Rudimentarily

Part of speech: adverb

Definitions

1. In a fundamental and simplistic way, associated with the most basic elements of a topic or ability
2. Concerning something that is elementary and undeveloped, lacking complexity and refinement
3. In a basic and simplistic manner, relating to the foundational aspects of a concept or skill

Etymology: "Rudimentarily" is simply "rudimentary" with the adverb ending "-ly" attached. "Rudimentary" itself comes from "rudiment," which is borrowed from the Latin "rudimentum," a beginning or first attempt, built from "rudis," meaning rough, raw or unformed. The original sense is therefore a thing in its earliest, unfinished state, which is why "rudimentary" now describes something basic or undeveloped. The adverb follows the same pattern as countless other English formations, such as "basically" or "simply," so it carries the sense "in a rudimentary way" or "in a basic form." The meaning is literal and unembellished: something done rudimentarily is done only at its most elementary level, without refinement.