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extrospection vs rumination

rumination vs extrospection

extrospection and rumination both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extrospection Yes No No No
rumination Yes No No No
As nouns, rumination is a hypernym of extrospection; that is, rumination is a word with a broader meaning than extrospection:
  • extrospection: examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection.
  • rumination: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Other hypernyms of extrospection include contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, thoughtfulness.
extrospection (noun) rumination (noun)
examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection. regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
(of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Difference between extrospection and rumination

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