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Ruminate: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruminate

 

[ ˈruːmɪneɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reflect

To think deeply about something; to ponder or meditate on a topic.

Synonyms

contemplate, mull over, ponder

Examples of usage

  • She liked to ruminate on the meaning of life while staring at the stars.
  • He would often ruminate on past mistakes, wondering what could have been different.
Context #2 | Verb

digest

To chew food again that has been swallowed and then brought back into the mouth; to chew cud.

Synonyms

chew, masticate

Examples of usage

  • Cows ruminate their food in order to properly digest it.
  • The kangaroo is known to ruminate its food as well.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruminate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ruminar

🇮🇳 जुगाली करना

🇩🇪 wiederkäuen

🇮🇩 merenung

🇺🇦 жувати жуйку

🇵🇱 przeżuwać

🇯🇵 反芻する (はんすうする)

🇫🇷 ruminer

🇪🇸 rumiar

🇹🇷 geviş getirmek

🇰🇷 반추하다

🇸🇦 يجتر

🇨🇿 přežvykovat

🇸🇰 prežúvať

🇨🇳 反刍 (fǎnchú)

🇸🇮 prežvečiti

🇮🇸 jórtra

🇰🇿 жасау

🇬🇪 ღეჭვა

🇦🇿 geviş getirmək

🇲🇽 rumiar

Etymology

The word 'ruminate' comes from the Latin word 'ruminatus', which means 'chewed over'. Originally used in the context of animals chewing their cud, it later evolved to refer to deep thought or reflection in humans.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,225 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.