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rumination

/ˌruːmɪˈneɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does rumination mean?

noun

The act of chewing food over and over again in the mouth, or the process of thinking carefully and repeatedly about something. In psychology, rumination is a pattern of negative thinking that can contribute to mental health problems.

Example

"The cow's rumination of the dry hay was a sign of its digestive issues."

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