To think about something repeatedly and at length.
rumin+ate
Shared component: rumin · chew cud; think over
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rumin
chew cud; think over
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesAn animal that brings back food from its stomach and chews it again, such as a cow, sheep, or deer.
rumin+ant
Shared component: rumin · chew cud; think over
The act of thinking deeply about something for a long time, often in a way that is not positive or productive.
rumin+ation
Shared component: rumin · chew cud; think over