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Definition of routinely

routinely

/ruːˈtiːn.li/
rou · tine · ly
Adjective:routine
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• adverb

1

As part of a regular procedure or standard practice; customarily or habitually.

Example

"Hospital staff routinely sanitize all surgical equipment between patient procedures."

2

In a mechanical, uninspired, or unvarying manner; perfunctorily.

Example

"The clerk nodded routinely and stamped the form without looking up from the desk."

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• Rhymes for routinely

• Nearby Words

route
router
routine
routinely
routing
roux
rove

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'routine' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Routine' was borrowed in the late 17th century from French 'routine' (usual course of action), a diminutive of 'route' (way, path), ultimately from Latin 'rupta (via)' meaning 'a broken or beaten path'.

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