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rumination

Pronunciation: [ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən]

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Learn how to use rumination in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What was the result of your rumination on the situation?

Context: “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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce rumination

Pronunciation: [ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən]

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