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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : roo-teen
Phonetic Transcription : ruˈtin



Definition of routine

Origin :
  • 1670s, from French routine "usual course of action, beaten path" (16c.), from route "way, path, course" (see route (n.)) + noun suffix -ine (see -ine (1)). Theatrical or athletic performance sense is from 1926. The adjective is attested from 1817, from the noun. Related: Routinely.
  • adj habitual
  • noun habitual activity
Example sentences :
  • Just such a promenade, with a sleepy band, just such a casino, just such a routine.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • All his promotion had come from trying to excel in his routine work.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • On his part, he fell into a routine without the least evidence of discontent.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Constance would willingly have commenced the daily routine at an earlier hour.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The ideal of these brown braves was the routine of a military life.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka
  • The daily routine of the mission station is most methodical.
  • Extract from : « The Long Labrador Trail » by Dillon Wallace
  • I broke lose for one day from routine, from drudgery and harness.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • They will no longer be the slaves of power, money, prejudice and routine.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • This routine had been drilled into them, branded into their subconscious.
  • Extract from : « The Hour of Battle » by Robert Sheckley
  • An experience or routine of making a sort of delight or gratification.
  • Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato

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