Definitions

1. verb

to think deeply and carefully about something, especially a problem or a decision

“She spent hours ruminating on her options before making a choice.”

2. verb

to chew food slowly and carefully, especially after eating

“The cow began to ruminate on the fresh grass it had eaten.”

3. noun

the act of thinking deeply and carefully about something

“Her rumination about the past led to a newfound understanding.”

4. noun

food that has been chewed and is being digested in the stomach

“The cow was eating its ruminate in the field.”