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Reminiscence vs Rumination - What's the difference?

reminiscence | rumination |

As nouns the difference between reminiscence and rumination

is that reminiscence is reminiscence (act of remembering long-past experiences) while rumination is the act of ruminating; ie chewing cud and other ruminants.

reminiscence

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of remembering long-past experiences, often fondly.
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  • A mental image thus remembered.
  • Synonyms

    * recall * recollection

    Coordinate terms

    * flashback - memory of trauma

    See also

    * nostalgia

    rumination

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of ruminating; i.e. chewing cud and other ruminants.
  • (figuratively) Deep thought or consideration.
  • (psychology) Negative cyclic thinking; persistent and recurrent worrying or brooding.
  • (pathology) An eating disorder characterized by repetitive regurgitation of small amounts of food from the stomach.