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retrospect vs rumination

rumination vs retrospect

retrospect and rumination both are nouns.

retrospect is a verb but rumination is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retrospect Yes No Yes No
rumination Yes No No No
As nouns, rumination is a hypernym of retrospect; that is, rumination is a word with a broader meaning than retrospect:
  • retrospect: contemplation of things past
  • rumination: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Other hypernyms of retrospect include contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, thoughtfulness.
retrospect (noun) rumination (noun)
contemplation of things past regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
(of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
retrospect (verb) rumination (verb)
look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
Difference between retrospect and rumination

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