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routine vs show-stopper

show-stopper vs routine

routine and show-stopper both are nouns.

routine is an adjective but show-stopper is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
routine Yes Yes No No
show-stopper Yes No No No
As nouns, show-stopper is a hyponym of routine; that is, show-stopper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than routine:
  • routine: a short performance that is part of a longer program
  • show-stopper: an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
Other hyponyms of routine include showstopper, stopper.
routine (noun) show-stopper (noun)
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure something that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
a short performance that is part of a longer program
routine (adjective) show-stopper (adjective)
found in the ordinary course of events
Difference between routine and show-stopper

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