rumination
Prononciation : [ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən]
Mot
Contexte : « thought process »
(noun) a deep and careful way of thinking about something. It’s like when you think a lot about a problem or something that happened, going over it in your mind again and again.
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After some rumination, she figured out the best solution to her problem.
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He didn't spend any time in rumination before making his decision, which led to mistakes.
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What was the result of your rumination on the situation?
Contexte : « biology »
(noun) the act of bringing food back from the stomach to chew it again. Some animals, like cows, do this to help digest their food better.
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Cows are known for their rumination, which helps them digest tough grass.
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Not all animals practice rumination; dogs, for example, do not bring their food back up to chew it again.
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Why is rumination important for some animals' digestion?
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