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remasticate

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To chew or masticate again.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Ruminants such as cattle and sheep regurgitate and remasticate their food.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To go over or ponder again.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From re- + masticate.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: remaĉi — chew again
  • French: remâcher — chew again
  • German: wiederkäuen — chew again
  • Irish: athchogain — chew again
  • Italian: rimasticare — chew again
  • French: remâcher — go over again
  • Italian: rimasticare — go over again