rumination — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.

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2. Deep thought or consideration.

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   • Countable
   • Figurative
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   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. Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.

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4. An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach.

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Noun

1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

   Synonyms

   contemplationreflectionreflexionmusingthoughtfulness

   Broader terms

   consideration

2. (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)

   Broader terms

   chewchewingmasticationmanduction

   Examples

   ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination

3. regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding

   Broader terms

   vomitvomitingemesisregurgitationdisgorgementpuking