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stereotypes

/ˈsteriətaɪps/ /ˈstɪəriətaɪps/

Meanings
noun
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).

Examples :

"Many people unfairly believe the stereotype that all teenagers are lazy and irresponsible. "
culture media attitude society person human character

Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

Illustration exaggerated

exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

Illustration stereotype

stereotype noun

/ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/

A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).

"The teacher's stereotype of students from that neighborhood was that they were all lazy. "

Illustration controller

controller noun

/kənˈtɹəʊlə/ /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/

One who controls something.

"The classroom controller made sure everyone stayed quiet during the lesson. "

Illustration extensibility

extensibility noun

/ɪkˌstɛnsəˈbɪləti/ /ˌɛkstɛnsəˈbɪləti/

The capability of being extended

"The software's extensibility allows developers to add new features and adapt it to different needs. "

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oversimplified adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Having been simplified to the point where important information is not conveyed.

""The teacher said my summary of the book was oversimplified because it left out the main character's motivation." "

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration conception

conception noun

/kənˈsɛpʃən/

The act of conceiving.

"The conception of the new project took several brainstorming sessions. "

Illustration conforming

conforming verb

/kənˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /kəmˈfɔrmɪŋ/

(of persons, often followed by to) To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

"She started conforming to her friends' fashion choices to fit in at the new school. "

Illustration responsibilities

responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration irresponsible

irresponsible noun

/ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/

Someone who is not responsible.

"The irresponsible of the group was the one who missed all the deadlines. "

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specializations noun

/ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃənz/

The act or process of specializing.

"The university offers a variety of specializations, such as computer science, biology, and business, allowing students to focus on their chosen fields. "