rumination

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   especially in regard to ruminants, chewing the cud

   The cattle's slow rumination disturbed me greatly.

2. 2
   noun

   Deep thought or consideration.

   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

3. 3
   noun

   regurgitation of small amounts of food

4. 4
   noun

   a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

5. 5
   noun

   The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.

6. 6
   noun

   Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.

7. 7
   noun

   An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach.

Etymology

From Latin rūminātio (“chewing the cud”); see ruminate.