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show-stopper vs routine

routine vs show-stopper

show-stopper and routine both are nouns.

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

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

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