English Explanatory Dictionary

ruminative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Causing rumination or prone to it; thoughtful.
  2. Relating to or characteristic of ruminants; chewing the cud.

Pronunciation

/ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/ /ˈrumənətɪv/

Word forms

ruminative more ruminative most ruminative

Etymology

From ruminate + -ive.

Synonyms

ruminous meditative thoughtful pensive reflective

Antonyms

unthinking impulsive careless

Related words

contemplative reflective

Derived words

ruminatively
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