Meaning of the word rumination in English
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rumination
US /ˌruː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the act of thinking deeply about something; deep thought or contemplation
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His long hours of rumination led to a breakthrough in his research.
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She was lost in deep rumination about her future.
2.
the action of chewing the cud shown by ruminants
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The cow's constant rumination is a sign of healthy digestion.
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The process of rumination allows herbivores to extract more nutrients from their food.
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