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showstopper vs routine

routine vs showstopper

showstopper and routine both are nouns.

showstopper is not an adjective while routine is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
showstopper Yes No No No
routine Yes Yes No No
As nouns, routine is a hypernym of showstopper; that is, routine is a word with a broader meaning than showstopper:
  • showstopper: 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 showstopper include act, bit, number, turn.
showstopper (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
showstopper (adjective) routine (adjective)
found in the ordinary course of events
Difference between showstopper and routine

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