stereotypical

adjective
UK: /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/
US: /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/

  1. Based on a fixed, often untrue idea about all people with a particular characteristic.

    1. The movie presents a stereotypical view of women.
    2. It's stereotypical to think that all French people love berets and baguettes.

  2. Following a pattern or idea that is oversimplified and often inaccurate, applied to an entire group.

    1. He is a stereotypical nerd, with glasses and a pocket protector.
    2. The characters in the play were stereotypical representations of good and evil, lacking depth.

Synonyms

conventional formulaic stock trite

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stereotypical" in English means: Based on a fixed, often untrue idea about all people with a particular characteristic., Following a pattern or idea that is oversimplified and often inaccurate, applied to an entire group..

The phonetic transcription of "stereotypical" is /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ in British English and /ˌster.i.əˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stereotypical": conventional, formulaic, stock, trite.

Example usage of "stereotypical": "The movie presents a stereotypical view of women.". More examples on the page.