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stereotypically

|ster-e-o-typ-i-cal-ly|

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/ˌstɛriəˈtɪpɪkli/

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/ˌstɪəriəˈtɪpɪkli/

(stereotypical)

lacking originality

Base FormAdverb
stereotypicalstereotypically
Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a printing process, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of conforming to a fixed idea or image.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that conforms to a fixed or conventional image or idea.

He dressed stereotypically for a businessman, wearing a suit and tie.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 08:34