ster·e·o·type (st r  - -t p , stîr-)n. 1. A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image. 2. One that is regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type. 3. Printing A metal printing plate cast from a matrix molded from a raised printing surface, such as type. tr.v. ster·e·o·typed, ster·e·o·typ·ing, ster·e·o·types 1. To make a stereotype of. 2. To characterize by a stereotype: "Elderly Americans are the neglected sector of the fashion industry, stereotyped by blue hair and polyester pantsuits" (American Demographics). 3. To give a fixed, unvarying form to. 4. To print from a stereotype. [French stéréotype, stereotype printing : stéréo-, solid (from Greek stereo-; see stereo-) + type, printing type (from Old French, symbol, from Late Latin typus; see type).] ster e·o·typer n.ster e·o·typic (-t pk), stere·o·typi·cal (--kl) adj.ster e·o·typi·cal·ly adv. |
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