routine

Meanings

• noun

  a regular sequence of actions or procedures to be followed; a plan of method to be adopted.

  - "She has a morning routine of brushing her teeth, making her bed, and having breakfast."
  - "The company has a strict routine for onboarding new employees."

• noun

  a person's usual way of behaving in given circumstances.

  - "His routine when traveling includes packing his bag the night before."
  - "Her routine when cooking dinner involves setting the table first."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹuːˈtiːn/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50409398"

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Synonyms

function , procedure , subroutine , rut

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with routine
rhythm , rheme , gyme , crime , time

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Variants

List of all variants of routine that leads to same result
routine , routines , a matter of routine

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From French rétine, from Latin ritus, from redu- 'repeating', 'doing again'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'routine' comes from the Latin word 'ritus', which means 'ritual'.

2. The longest known human routine involved a man who spent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in a self-built cage for 33 years.

3. Studies have shown that following a routine can help improve productivity and reduce stress.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. habit: Routine and habit are related concepts, as a routine can become a habit with repetition.

2. workflow: A workflow is a series of interconnected processes or activities that make up a larger business process. A routine can be considered a small part of a larger workflow.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Routine has been a subject of interest in various fields, including psychology, where it is seen as a way to reduce cognitive load and increase efficiency. In literature, the monotony and rigidity of routine have been explored in works such as Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' and Albert Camus' 'The Stranger'.

How to Memorize "routine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself performing each step of the routine in order.
   - Create mental images of the objects or actions involved in the routine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each step of the routine with a specific object or action.
   - Create a mental link between the steps in the routine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-O-U-T-I-N-E to remember the steps in your routine.
   - Create a sentence that helps you remember each step in order.

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