STEREOTYPE
Ste"re*o*type, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stereotyped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Stereotyping.] Etym: [Cf. F. stéréotyper.]
1. To prepare for printing in stereotype; to make the stereotype plates of; as, to stereotype the Bible.
2. Fig.: To make firm or permanent; to fix. Powerful causes tending to stereotype and aggravate the poverty of old conditions. Duke of Argyll (1887).
STEREOTYPED
Ste"re*o*typed, a.
1. Formed into, or printed from, stereotype plates.
2. Fig.: Formed in a fixed, unchangeable manner; as, stereotyped opinions. Our civilization, with its stereotyped ways and smooth conventionalities. J. C. Shairp.
STEREOTYPER
Ste"re*o*ty`per, n.
Defn: One who stereotypes; one who makes stereotype plates, or works in a stereotype foundry.
STEREOTYPERY
Ste"re*o*ty`per*y, n.
1. The art, process, or employment of making stereotype plates.