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adj
Causing rumination or prone to it; thoughtful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: ruminous, meditative, thoughtful, pensive, reflective
Antonyms: unthinking, impulsive, careless
adj
Relating to or characteristic of ruminants; chewing the cud.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
deeply or seriously thoughtful;
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology tree English ruminate Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English ruminative From ruminate + -ive.
