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Stereotypic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Exhibiting or conforming to a widely held but oversimplified and generalized idea or image of a particular type of person or thing.

Sample Sentence: The movie portrayed the stereotypic image of a villainous character with a menacing appearance and evil laughter.

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Sense 2:

Relating to or constituting a stereotypy.

Sample Sentence: The repetitive and stereotypic behavior seen in patients with autism can sometimes be challenging to address.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A widely held but oversimplified and generalized idea or image of a particular type of person or thing.

Sample Sentence: The stereotype of artists being bohemian and rebellious still persists in popular culture.

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Sense 2:

A fixed, routine behavior.

Sample Sentence: The stereotypic treadmill running pattern of the hamster became monotonous.

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