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Definition of routine

routine

/ruːˈtiːn/
rou · tine
Adverb:routinely
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Plural:routines
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Adjective:routine
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routine Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Performed as part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason.

Example

"The technician carried out a routine inspection of the safety equipment."

2

Characterized by tediousness or a lack of variety and excitement; commonplace or uninspired.

Example

"She left her job because she found the clerical tasks too routine and unchallenging."

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• noun

1

A sequence of actions regularly followed, or a fixed program of activities.

Example

"Exercise has become a regular part of my morning routine."

2

A set sequence of movements in a dance or sports performance, or a rehearsed comic monologue or skit.

Example

"The figure skaters practiced their new routine for the upcoming championship."

3

A sequence of instructions in a computer program for performing a specific task.

Example

"The developer wrote a specialized routine to sort and validate the incoming database records."

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• Rhymes for routine

• Nearby Words

rout
route
router
routine
routinely
routing
roux

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from French 'routine', meaning a customary course of action, derived from 'route' (way or path) and ultimately from Latin 'rupta (via)' meaning 'a broken or beaten path'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Routine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/routine
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