The difference between Ordinarily and Routinely

When used as adverbs, ordinarily means in accordance with normal custom or routine, whereas routinely means in a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.


check bellow for the other definitions of Ordinarily and Routinely

  1. Ordinarily as an adverb (obsolete):

    In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.

  2. Ordinarily as an adverb:

    Usually or as a general rule; commonly.

    Examples:

    "'Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday."

  3. Ordinarily as an adverb:

    In the usual manner; unexceptionally.

    Examples:

    "The man was ordinarily dressed."

  1. Routinely as an adverb:

    In a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.

  2. Routinely as an adverb:

    Done by rote or habit, as part of a routine, without attention or concern.

    Examples:

    "We routinely test the fire extinguishers but no one ever expects them to fail."