reasoning vs rumination

reasoning

noun
  • The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive. 

  • A Rastafari meeting held for the purposes of chanting, prayer and discussion. 

rumination

noun
  • Deep thought or consideration. 

  • The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud. 

  • Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding. 

  • An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach. 

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