Rumination: meaning, definitions and examples
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rumination
[ ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən ]
in psychology
The act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something. Rumination is often associated with negative thoughts and can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression.
Synonyms
contemplation, pensive, reflection
Examples of usage
- She found herself caught in a cycle of rumination, replaying the argument over and over in her mind.
- His rumination on past mistakes only served to deepen his sense of regret.
in agriculture
The process by which animals bring up food from the stomach and chew it for a second time. Rumination is a key part of the digestive process for animals like cows and sheep.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Cows are known for their rumination process, where they regurgitate their food and chew it to aid digestion.
Translations
Translations of the word "rumination" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ruminação
🇮🇳 चिंतन
🇩🇪 Wiederkäuen
🇮🇩 merenung
🇺🇦 роздумування
🇵🇱 przeżuwanie
🇯🇵 反芻
🇫🇷 rumination
🇪🇸 rumiación
🇹🇷 geviş getirme
🇰🇷 반추
🇸🇦 إعادة الاجترار
🇨🇿 přemítání
🇸🇰 rozjímanie
🇨🇳 反刍
🇸🇮 premišljevanje
🇮🇸 hugleiðing
🇰🇿 ойлану
🇬🇪 ფიქრი
🇦🇿 düşüncə
🇲🇽 rumiación
Word origin
The word 'rumination' originated from the Latin word 'ruminare', which means 'to chew over again'. It was first used in the English language in the 16th century. The psychological meaning of rumination gained prominence in the 20th century with the study of cognitive processes and mental health.
See also: ruminating.