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
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Ordinarily as an adverb (obsolete):
In accordance with normal custom or routine; as a matter of established occurrence.
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Ordinarily as an adverb:
Usually or as a general rule; commonly.
Examples:
"'Ordinarily I go to the match on a Saturday."
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Ordinarily as an adverb:
In the usual manner; unexceptionally.
Examples:
"The man was ordinarily dressed."
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Routinely as an adverb:
In a routine manner, in a way that has become common or expected.
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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."