ruminative

ruminative
Characterized by a preoccupation with certain thoughts and ideas.

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ru·mi·na·tive 'rü-mə-.nāt-iv adj inclined to or engaged in rumination

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ru·mi·na·tive (rooґmĭ-nə″tiv) characterized by rumination; constantly dwelling on certain topics or ideas.

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