ruminated

Meanings

• Verb

  To ponder or meditate on something over a long period of time.

  - "He took time to ruminate on the decision before making it."
  - "After the loss, she spent hours ruminating on what could have been done differently."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruminated
rhuminated , articulated , deliberated

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Variants

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ruminate , ruminated , ruminates , ruminating , rumination , ruminations , ruminative , ruminatively , ruminator , ruminators

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Forms

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ruminated (past tense and past participle)

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ruminare', meaning 'to chew over and over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rumination' can also be used in agriculture to describe the process by which ruminant animals regurgitate and rechew their cud.

2. In psychology, rumination is considered a maladaptive coping mechanism that can lead to anxiety and depression.

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Related Concepts

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1. Meditate: The act of focusing one's mind for extended periods to achieve insight or self-understanding.

2. Contemplate: To consider something deeply and carefully, often with a focus on understanding its meaning or significance.

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Culture

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In literature, the act of rumination is often depicted as a thoughtful and introspective process, allowing for deep reflection and growth. In art, this concept can be represented through imagery of animals, such as cows, ruminating in a pasture.

How to Memorize "ruminated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of chewing cud, slowly and deliberately, to help remember the meaning of ruminate.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the word ruminate with the idea of deep thought and introspection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Ruminating Ruminants Ruminate' to help remember the meaning.

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