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stereotypic

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to or characteristic of a stereotype; stereotypical.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of, pertaining to or characteristic of a stereotypy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, sciences

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • stereotyped phrases of condolence
  • even his profanity was unimaginative

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stereotyped, stereotypical, unimaginative

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English stereotype Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English stereotypic From stereotype + -ic.