Ruminated: meaning, definitions and examples
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ruminated
[ ˈruː.mɪ.neɪtɪd ]
thought deeply
Ruminated refers to the act of thinking deeply about something. This process often involves reflecting on one’s thoughts, emotions, or decisions over a period of time.
Synonyms
deliberated, mused, pondered, reflected.
Examples of usage
- She ruminated over her options before making a decision.
- He spent the night ruminating about the meaning of life.
- After the meeting, she ruminated on the feedback she received.
- They ruminated on their past experiences during their road trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "ruminated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ruminado
🇮🇳 चिंतन किया हुआ
🇩🇪 ruminiert
🇮🇩 merenung
🇺🇦 розмірковував
🇵🇱 ruminowany
🇯🇵 反芻された
🇫🇷 ruminé
🇪🇸 rumiado
🇹🇷 düşünülmüş
🇰🇷 숙고한
🇸🇦 تأمل
🇨🇿 ruminovaný
🇸🇰 ruminovaný
🇨🇳 反刍的
🇸🇮 ruminiran
🇮🇸 hugsaður
🇰🇿 ойланған
🇬🇪 მოაზრებული
🇦🇿 düşünülmüş
🇲🇽 ruminado
Etymology
The word 'ruminate' comes from the Latin verb 'ruminare', which means 'to chew the cud'. This term originally referred to the practice of ruminant animals, like cows and sheep, regurgitating their food to chew it again. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a mental process akin to this physical process, where one can mull over ideas or thoughts repeatedly. The term has been used in English since the 15th century, where it retained this metaphorical meaning of contemplation and deep thinking. The notion of ruminating connects the physical act of digesting food with the intellectual activity of digesting thoughts and emotions.