Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rumination

/ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.29 in modern English

Syllables: ru-mi-na-tion
IPA: /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Deep thought or consideration.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Amid these internal battles is a clear vision of the chaotic world outside, too; ‘Bless The Bold Future’ is a nuanced rumination on the dangers of bringing new life onto a planet in turmoil"

Etymology

From Latin rūminātio (“chewing the cud”); see ruminate.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: rūminātio

Usage

Inflected Forms

ruminations (plural)

Phrases

rumination syndrome

Frequently Paired Words

rumen ruminant ruminate ruminator

Synonyms

cogitation contemplation deliberation mulling musing pondering meditation reflection rethinking reconsideration rumination thought

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce rumination?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɹuːmɪˈneɪʃən/.
What does rumination mean?: The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud.
Where does rumination come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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