stereotype

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[edit] Noun

Singular
stereotype

Plural
stereotypes

stereotype (plural stereotypes)

  1. A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
  2. A person who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.
  3. (printing) A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.

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[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to stereotype

Third person singular
stereotypes

Simple past
stereotyped

Past participle
stereotyped

Present participle
stereotyping

to stereotype (third-person singular simple present stereotypes, present participle stereotyping, simple past and past participle stereotyped)

  1. (transitive): To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.
  2. (transitive): To print from a stereotype.

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French: clicher

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