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routine vs showstopper

showstopper vs routine

routine and showstopper both are nouns.

routine is an adjective but showstopper is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
routine Yes Yes No No
showstopper Yes No No No
As nouns, showstopper is a hyponym of routine; that is, showstopper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than routine:
  • routine: a short performance that is part of a longer program
  • showstopper: an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
Other hyponyms of routine include show-stopper, stopper.
routine (noun) showstopper (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) showstopper (adjective)
found in the ordinary course of events
Difference between routine and showstopper

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