stereotype
Pronunciation:
/ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/noun
Definitions
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).
A person who is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type.
A metal printing plate cast from a matrix moulded from a raised printing surface.
(UML) An extensibility mechanism of the Unified Modeling Language, allowing a new element to be derived from an existing one with added specializations.
verb
Definitions
To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.
To prepare for printing in stereotype; to produce stereotype plates of.
Example: to stereotype the Bible
To print from a stereotype.
To make firm or permanent; to fix.