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Definition of ruminative adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ruminative

adjective

/ˈruːmɪnətɪv/

/ˈruːmɪneɪtɪv/

(formal)

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tending to think deeply and carefully about things synonym pensive, thoughtful
- in a ruminative mood
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