contemplative vs ruminating

contemplative

noun
  • Someone who has dedicated themselves to religious or philosophical contemplation. 

adj
  • In a phase of mental activity in which one begins to recognize and acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as own's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use. 

  • Pertaining to a religious contemplative, or a contemplative religious orders, especially the Roman Catholic varieties. 

  • Relating to, or having the power of, contemplation. 

  • Inclined to contemplate; introspective and thoughtful; meditative. 

ruminating

noun
  • An act of pondering over, meditation, or reflection. 

How often have the words contemplative and ruminating occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )