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- pronunciation:
- ru
tin
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a regular course of action.
Brushing her teeth was part of her morning routine.The same routine day after day can be boring.- similar words:
- practice, procedure, usual
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| definition 2: |
never-changing activity, often carried out without thought or interest.
He complains that his job is boring because it's nothing but routine.- similar words:
- habit, practice
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| related words: |
chore, discipline, drill, method, number, ordinary, practice, process |
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adjective |
| definition: |
according to routine; regular and ordinary.
We did routine exercises every morning.- synonyms:
- customary, regular, standard
- similar words:
- accepted, accustomed, average, conventional, everyday, habitual, normal, ordinary, stock, typical, usual
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| related words: |
customary, formal, orthodox, practical, proper, regular, smooth |
| derivation: |
routinely (adv.) |
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