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stereotype

The correct spelling is stereotype.

How to pronounce stereotype

noun

IPA: /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/

Say it like: Ste-reo-typ-e

The correct spelling is stereotype. A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person). For example: "to stereotype the Bible"

Usage Examples

to stereotype the Bible

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).
  2. 2.A person who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.
  3. 3.A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.
  4. 4.(UML) An extensibility mechanism of the Unified Modeling Language, allowing a new element to be derived from an existing one with added specializations.

verb

  1. 1.To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.
  2. 2.To prepare for printing in stereotype; to produce stereotype plates of.
  3. 3.To print from a stereotype.
  4. 4.To make firm or permanent; to fix.

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