noun🔗ShareThe act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud."The cow's rumination was a noticeable part of its daily routine. "physiologyanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeep thought or consideration."After failing the exam, Sarah spent the weekend in deep rumination about what she could have done differently. "mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNegative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding."Her constant rumination about the upcoming exam kept her awake at night and made it hard to focus on studying. "mindemotionnegativeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach."The doctor suspected little Timmy's persistent vomiting after each meal was not due to a virus, but rather a case of rumination. "medicinediseasebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading