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    rumination
    /ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a deep or considered thought about something: "philosophical ruminations about life and humanity"
    • 2. the action of chewing the cud: "cows slow down their rumination"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRUMINATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Rumination can mean thinking carefully and for a long period about something, or bringing up food from the stomach and chewing it again. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences.

  3. www.verywellmind.com › repetitive-thoughts-emotionalRumination: Definition, Signs, Causes, Effects, and How to Cope

    Sep 22, 2022 · Rumination is repetitive and passive thinking about the causes and effects of distress without finding solutions or insights. Learn how rumination differs from emotional processing, what factors contribute to it, and how to overcome it with strategies like meditation and distraction.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › ruminationRUMINATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rumination is the process of carefully thinking something over, pondering it, or meditating on it. In psychology, the term refers to obsessive repetition of thoughts or excessively thinking about problems. Rumination can also refer to the process of chewing over and over again, as is done by ruminant animals, like cows.

  6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruminationRumination Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Ruminate means to chew over something in your mind repeatedly or to chew the cud. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of ruminate from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUMINATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Rumination can mean thinking carefully and for a long period about something, or bringing up food from the stomach and chewing it again. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage with examples from various sources.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ruminationRumination - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If someone asks you to make a difficult decision — like what to have for dinner — it might lead to rumination, or a long period of deep thought. Use the noun rumination when there's thoughtful consideration going on.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUMINATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Rumination is a noun that means careful thoughts about something, especially in a formal context. Learn how to use it in sentences with different meanings and contexts, such as digestion, art, psychology, and worry.