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stereotypical

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/ · UK /ˌsteriəʊˈtɪpɪkəl/

stereotypical means: Matching a common, often unfair idea of what a type of person or thing is like.

adjective

FIXED GROUP IMAGEB2

Matching a common, often unfair idea of what a type of person or thing is like.

  • He does not fit the stereotypical image of a scientist.
  • The advertisement shows stereotypical gender roles.
  • Her character challenges stereotypical ideas about older women.

Similar words: conventional

Common phrases: stereotypical image, stereotypical gender roles

OVERUSEDC1

Used so often that it seems boring and shows little imagination.

  • The film has a stereotypical ending.
  • I found the dialogue stereotypical and dull.
  • These stereotypical plots offer few surprises.

Similar words: clichéd, unoriginal, trite

Opposites: original

Common phrases: stereotypical ending, stereotypical dialogue

REPEATED BEHAVIORC2

Describing repeated movements or actions that follow the same pattern and have no clear purpose.

  • The doctor observed stereotypical hand movements.
  • The report describes stereotypical rocking behavior.
  • These stereotypical movements occur several times a day.

Similar words: stereotypic

Common phrases: stereotypical movements, stereotypical behavior

Questions about stereotypical

What does stereotypical mean?

Matching a common, often unfair idea of what a type of person or thing is like.

What is stereotypical in other languages?

Türkçe: basmakalıp · Español: estereotípico · Français: stéréotypé · Deutsch: stereotyp · Italiano: stereotipato · 日本語: 典型的な

How do you pronounce stereotypical?

In American English /ˌstɛrioʊˈtɪpɪkəl/; in British English /ˌsteriəʊˈtɪpɪkəl/.

How do you use stereotypical in a sentence?

He does not fit the stereotypical image of a scientist. The advertisement shows stereotypical gender roles.

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