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routinely

|rou/tine/ly|

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/ruːˈtiːnli/

(routine)

regularly

Base FormNoun
routineroutines
Etymology
Etymology Information

'routinely' originates from the French word 'routine', where 'route' meant 'way' or 'path'.

Historical Evolution

'routine' changed from the French word 'routine' and eventually became the modern English word 'routine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a regular course of procedure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'habitual or regular'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a regular or habitual manner.

She routinely checks her emails every morning.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35