Meaning of Rumination | Babel Free
ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃənDefinitions
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The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud. countable, uncountable
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Deep thought or consideration. countable, figuratively, uncountable
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Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding. countable, uncountable
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An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Català
remugament
فارسی
نشخوار
Français
rumination
Gaeilge
athchogaint
Gàidhlig
ath-chagnadh
Bahasa Indonesia
ruminasi
日本語
反芻
한국어
반추
Română
rumega
Examples
“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”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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