Rumination
Origin
From Latin rÅ«minÄtio "chewing the cud"; see ruminate.
Full definition of rumination
Noun
rumination
(plural ruminations)- The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud and other ruminants.
- (figuratively) Deep thought or consideration.
- (psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.
- (pathology) An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach.