'stereotypical' originates from the Greek word 'stereos,' meaning 'solid,' and 'typos,' meaning 'impression.'

'stereotypical' evolved from the French word 'stéréotype,' which referred to a printing process, and eventually became the modern English word 'stereotype' and its derivative 'stereotypical.'

Initially, it referred to a printing process, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking originality or individuality.'