Val
a noun "routine" with an article and without

Hi,

I found that a noun "routine" can be used with an article and without. 

1. So many days are routine and uninteresting, especially in winter.

2. The job will be easier once you settle into a routine.

Any explanations?

 

2018년 12월 31일 오후 2:48
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1.  Routine is an adjective that describes a day.

2. Routine is the a noun which means the order and way you regularly do things.

2018년 12월 31일
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Val

Leigh answer is 100% correct and 100% complete.

2018년 12월 31일
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"Routine" can be an uncountable noun too, in a more abstract sense. See here (inc. 3rd example sentence).

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/routine

2019년 1월 1일
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Thanks Leigh, Richard and Chris.

I see my misunderstanding first example, but what about this:

1. I love occasionally to aberrate from routine.

2019년 1월 1일
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Leigh has a good answer.
2018년 12월 31일
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