I. ˈster-ē-ə-ˌtīp, ˈstir- transitive verb
Date: 1804
1. : to make a stereotype from
2.
a. : to repeat without variation : make hackneyed
b. : to develop a mental stereotype about
• ste·reo·typ·er noun
II. noun
Etymology: French stéréotype, from stéré- stere- + type
Date: 1817
1. : a plate cast from a printing surface
2. : something conforming to a fixed or general pattern ; especially : a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment
• ste·reo·typ·i·cal ˌster-ē-ə-ˈti-pi-kəl also ste·reo·typ·ic -pik adjective
• ste·reo·typ·i·cal·ly -pi-k(ə-)lē adverb