rumination
pronunciation
How to pronounce rumination in British English:
UK [ˌru:mɪ'neɪʃn]
How to pronounce rumination in American English:
US [ˌruməˈneʃən]
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- Noun:
- a calm lengthy intent consideration
- (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
- regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
Word Origin
- rumination (n.)
- c. 1600, "act of ruminating; act of meditating," from Latin ruminationem (nominative ruminatio) "a chewing the cud," noun of action from past participle stem of ruminare (see ruminate).
Example
- 1. One important maintaining process in depression is thought to be rumination .
- 2. The rumination and distress catalyze the growth process , dr. kilmer says .
- 3. As depression sufferers are characterised by high levels of rumination and negative thinking , researchers were sceptical a solitary walk in the park would provide any benefit .
- 4. Verhaeghen 's theory that rumination contributes to negative emotions generally sounds plausible and in some ways consistent with his own views , said ketter .