RUMINATIONS Synonyms

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• 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

• sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

• persistent morbid meditation on a problem

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• a carefully considered thought about something

• attentive consideration and meditation

• the process of giving careful thought to something

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)

• kind and considerate regard for others

• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

• a considerate and thoughtful act

• (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

• careful consideration

• planning something carefully and intentionally

• a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

• the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• formal systematic questioning

• a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

• the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

• the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

• thoughtfulness about your own situation and feelings

• 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)

• persistent morbid meditation on a problem

• deep serious thoughtfulness

• deeply or seriously thoughtful

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)

• regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding

• a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

• a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

• an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

• continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

• the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

• the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

• the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual

• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

• 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)

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• kind and considerate regard for others

• the trait of thinking carefully before acting

• a considerate and thoughtful act