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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. www.verywellmind.com › repetitive-thoughts-emotional-processing-or-ruminationRumination: Definition, Signs, Causes, Effects, and How to Cope

    Sep 22, 2022 · Rumination involves repetitive and passive thoughts focused on the causes and effects of a person's distress. However, these thoughts do not lead to the person engaging in active coping mechanisms or problem-solving strategies that would relieve distress and improve mood.

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

    RUMINATION definition: 1. the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something 2. the act of bringing up…. Learn more.

  4. 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.

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

    noun. Did you know? When you ruminate, you chew something over, either literally or figuratively. Literal rumination may seem a little gross to humans, but to cows, chewing your cud (that's partially digested food brought up from the stomach for another chew) is just a natural part of life.

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

    RUMINATION meaning: 1. the act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something 2. the act of bringing up…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrumination noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of rumination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  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 › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'rumination' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "RUMINATION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › ruminationRumination Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Rumination definition: The act of thinking about something in a sustained fashion.

  11. www.thefreedictionary.com › dictRumination - definition of rumination by The Free Dictionary

    Define rumination. rumination synonyms, rumination pronunciation, rumination translation, English dictionary definition of rumination. n. 1. The act of thinking about something in a sustained fashion. 2. The act or process of chewing cud. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...