Antonyms for routine

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

Synonyms for routine

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