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rumination vs extrospection

extrospection vs rumination

rumination and extrospection both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rumination Yes No No No
extrospection Yes No No No
As nouns, extrospection is a hyponym of rumination; that is, extrospection is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rumination:
  • rumination: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
  • extrospection: examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection.
rumination (noun) extrospection (noun)
regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection.
(of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Difference between rumination and extrospection

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