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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
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.
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.
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.
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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