/ ˈruːmɪnətɪv; NAmE -neɪtɪv/ adjective
( formal ) tending to think deeply and carefully about things
SYN pensive , thoughtful :
in a ruminative mood
► ru·mina·tive·ly adverb
/ ˈruːmɪnətɪv; NAmE -neɪtɪv/ adjective
( formal ) tending to think deeply and carefully about things
SYN pensive , thoughtful :
in a ruminative mood
► ru·mina·tive·ly adverb
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005