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vomit vs rumination

rumination vs vomit

vomit and rumination both are nouns.

vomit is a verb but rumination is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vomit Yes No Yes No
rumination Yes No No No
As nouns, rumination is a hyponym of vomit; that is, rumination is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vomit:
  • vomit: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  • rumination: regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
Other hyponyms of vomit include haematemesis, hematemesis, hyperemesis.
vomit (noun) rumination (noun)
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting (of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
the matter ejected in vomiting a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
vomit (verb) rumination (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Difference between vomit and rumination

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