# ruminative

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈruməˌneɪdɪv/

## Definitions
1. Causing rumination or prone to it; thoughtful.
2. Relating to or characteristic of ruminants; chewing the cud.

## Etymology
From ruminate + -ive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ruminative