RUMINATE


Meaning of RUMINATE in English

[ 'ru:mɪneɪt ]

■ verb

1》 think deeply about something.

2》 (of a ruminant) chew the cud.

Derivatives

rumination noun

ruminative adjective

ruminatively adverb

ruminator noun

Origin

C16: from L. ruminat- , ruminari 'chew over'.

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