Definition and Synonyms for Ruminate

Definition of Ruminate

ruminant
Adjective
derivation
1
1. related to or characteristic of animals of the suborder Ruminantia or any other animal that chews a cud
rumen
Noun
derivation
1
1. the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing
ruminant
Noun
derivation
1
1. any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments
rumination
Noun
derivation
2
1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
2. (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
ruminator
Noun
derivation
1
1. a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation
ruminative
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. deeply or seriously thoughtful

Etymology for ruminate