stereotypical

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

Word Origin

stereotypical (adj.)
1949, in the figurative sense, from stereotype (n.) + -ical. Stereotypic is from 1801 in the literal sense.

Example

1. I 'm not against you , but I think your viewpoint is a little stereotypical .
2. Gays and lesbians generally stir more positive stereotypical images , but still many regard them with deeply rooted feelings of disapproval , suspicion and fear .

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