rumination

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
16
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition of rumination

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.
  2. (countable, figuratively, uncountable)Deep thought or consideration.
    “Amid these internal battles is a clear vision of the chaotic world outside, too; ‘Bless The Bold Future’ is a nuanced rumination on the dangers of bringing new life onto a planet in turmoil”
  3. (countable, uncountable)Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.
  4. (countable, uncountable)An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach.

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Etymology

From Latin rūminātio (“chewing the cud”); see ruminate.

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