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ruminate

Pronunciation: /ˈruːmɪneɪt/

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Definition of ruminate

verb

[no object]
  • 1think deeply about something:we sat ruminating on the nature of existence
  • 2(of a ruminant) chew the cud: goats ruminated nonchalantly around them

Derivatives

rumination

Pronunciation: /-ˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

ruminative

Pronunciation: /-nətɪv/

adjective

ruminatively

Pronunciation: /-nətɪvli/

adverb

ruminator

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin ruminat- 'chewed over', from the verb ruminari

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