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routinely-changed

|rou-tine-ly-changed|

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/ruːˈtiːnli tʃeɪndʒd/

regularly modified

Etymology
Etymology Information

'routinely' originates from 'routine,' which comes from the French word 'routine,' meaning 'habitual course of action.' 'Changed' comes from the Old English 'cēosan,' meaning 'to choose.'

Historical Evolution

'Routine' evolved from the French 'routine' and 'changed' from the Old English 'cēosan,' eventually forming the modern English 'routinely-changed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'routine' meant 'habitual course,' and 'changed' meant 'to choose,' but together they evolved to mean 'subject to regular alteration.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

subject to regular or habitual alteration or modification.

The software settings are routinely-changed to improve performance.

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Last updated: 2025/04/30 16:22