RUMINATION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word rumination. (close relations)
Definition of RUMINATION
Best Alternative Words for RUMINATION
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| contemplation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long and thoughtful observation • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration | ||||||||
| musing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| reflection | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed • a remark expressing careful consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays | ||||||||
| cogitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a carefully considered thought about something • attentive consideration and meditation | ||||||||
| meditation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature • (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) | ||||||||
| pondering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • deeply or seriously thoughtful | ||||||||
| thinking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the process of using your mind to consider something carefully adjective satellite • endowed with the capacity to reason | ||||||||
| reflexion | ||||||||
noun • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a remark expressing careful consideration • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) | ||||||||
| thoughtfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • kind and considerate regard for others • the trait of thinking carefully before acting • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
