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vomiting vs rumination

rumination vs vomiting

vomiting and rumination both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vomiting Yes No No No
rumination Yes No No No
As nouns, rumination is a hyponym of vomiting; that is, rumination is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vomiting:
  • vomiting: 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 vomiting include haematemesis, hematemesis, hyperemesis.
vomiting (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
(of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Difference between vomiting and rumination

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