rumination

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rumination

  • /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/

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

noun ruminations

  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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