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rumination

UK
/ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌruː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

Translations

ruminationnoun
ruminations
pl
ruminationBiologie : action de ruminer chez les ruminants.
The cow's rumination is an essential part of its digestive process.
La rumination de la vache est une partie essentielle de son processus digestif.
réflexionSens soutenu ou neutre : fait de réfléchir longuement à quelque chose.
Her rumination on the subject led to a breakthrough in her research.
Sa réflexion sur le sujet a conduit à une avancée décisive dans ses recherches.
Additional translations
ruminationPsychologie : ressassement obsédant de pensées, soucis ou problèmes.
ruminationMédecine : trouble caractérisé par la régurgitation et la remastication des aliments.
Synonyms
reflection
contemplation
meditation
consideration
thought
deliberation
musing
pondering
ruminationadjective
UK
/ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌruː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "rumination syndrome").
ruminatoireSurtout en médecine et en psychologie ; signifie « relatif à la rumination ».
The doctor noted a rumination syndrome in the patient.
Le médecin a noté un syndrome ruminatoire chez le patient.
Synonyms
pondering
musing
contemplative
thoughtful
introspective
brooding
reflective
pensive
meditative
ruminative

Definitions

ruminationnoun
The act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something.
Her rumination on the subject led to a breakthrough in her research.
The act of chewing cud, as done by ruminant animals.
The cow's rumination is an essential part of its digestive process.
The process of repeatedly and obsessively thinking about one's problems or worries, often leading to anxiety or distress.
After the breakup, his constant rumination kept him awake at night.
A medical condition characterized by the regurgitation of recently ingested food, followed by re-chewing and either re-swallowing or spitting it out.
The gastroenterologist confirmed that the toddler’s persistent regurgitation was due to rumination.
ruminationadjective
Attributive; relating to or associated with rumination, placed before another noun.
The infant was diagnosed with rumination syndrome.
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