Rumination - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌruːməˈneɪʃən|  American pronunciation of the word rumination
Brit.  |ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən|  British pronunciation of the word rumination

noun

- a calm, lengthy, intent consideration (syn: contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion)
- (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
ruminants have remarkable powers of rumination
- regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding

Extra examples

The question got us ruminating on the real value of wealth.

He ruminated over the implications of their decision.

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