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Definition of Rumination
1. Noun. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.
Specialized synonyms: Cogitation, Study, Meditation, Speculation, Meditation, Introspection, Self-contemplation, Self-examination, Retrospect
Generic synonyms: Consideration
Derivative terms: Contemplate, Contemplate, Contemplate, Contemplate, Muse, Ruminate, Thoughtful
2. Noun. (of ruminants) chewing (the cud). "Ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination"
3. Noun. Regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding.
Definition of Rumination
1. n. The act or process of ruminating, or chewing the cud; the habit of chewing the cud.
Definition of Rumination
1. Noun. The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud and other ruminants. ¹
2. Noun. (figuratively) Deep thought or consideration. ¹
3. Noun. (psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding. ¹
4. Noun. (pathology) An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rumination
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Medical Definition of Rumination
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1. The act or process of ruminating, or chewing the cud; the habit of chewing the cud. "Rumination is given to animals to enable them at once to lay up a great store of food, and afterward to chew it." (Arbuthnot)
2. The state of being disposed to ruminate or ponder; deliberate meditation or reflection. "Retiring full of rumination sad." (Thomson)
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