non-stereotypical

non--ster·e·o·type

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te ster-ee-uh-tahyp, steer-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈstɛr i əˌtaɪp, ˈstɪər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te ster-ee-uh-tahyp, steer-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈstɛr i əˌtaɪp, ˈstɪər-/

Definitions of non-stereotypical word

noun non-stereotypical a process, now often replaced by more advanced methods, for making metal printing plates by taking a mold of composed type or the like in papier-mâché or other material and then taking from this mold a cast in type metal. 1
noun non-stereotypical a plate made by this process. 1
noun non-stereotypical a set form; convention. 1
noun non-stereotypical Sociology. a simplified and standardized conception or image invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group: The cowboy and Indian are American stereotypes. 1
verb with object non-stereotypical to make a stereotype of. 1
verb with object non-stereotypical to characterize or regard as a stereotype: The actor has been stereotyped as a villain. 1

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; stereo- + -type

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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