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- [roo-muh-nuh nt]
- /ˈru mə nənt/
- /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/
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- [roo-muh-nuh nt]
- /ˈru mə nənt/
Definitions of ruminant word
- noun ruminant any even-toed, hoofed mammal of the suborder Ruminantia, being comprised of cloven-hoofed, cud-chewing quadrupeds, and including, besides domestic cattle, bison, buffalo, deer, antelopes, giraffes, camels, and chevrotains. 1
- adjective ruminant ruminating; chewing the cud. 1
- adjective ruminant contemplative; meditative: a ruminant scholar. 1
- noun ruminant animal that chews the cud 1
- adjective ruminant contemplative, thoughtful 1
- noun ruminant any artiodactyl mammal of the suborder Ruminantia, the members of which chew the cud and have a stomach of four compartments, one of which is the rumen. The group includes deer, antelopes, cattle, sheep, and goats 0
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Origin of ruminant
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin rūminant- (stem of rūmināns, present participle of rūminārī, rūmināre to chew cud, meditate), equivalent to rūmin- (stem of rūmen) rumen + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Ruminant
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ruminant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ruminant usage trend in Literature
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adj ruminant
- meditative — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
adjective ruminant
- lucubratory — Composed by candlelight, or at night.
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