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stereotypical

/ˌsteriəˈtɪpɪkəl/ /ˌstɪəriəˈtɪpɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional

Examples :

"The teacher's presentation of all students as quiet and studious was a stereotypical view of teenagers. "
culture society attitude character human mind

Related Words

Illustration studious

studious adjective

/ˈstjuːdi.əs/

Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.

"Maria is a studious student, always thinking deeply about the topics discussed in class. "

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 students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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 commonplace

commonplace noun

/ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/

A platitude or cliché.

""The teacher's speech was filled with commonplace phrases, like 'hard work pays off' and 'practice makes perfect.'" "

Illustration disappointed

disappointed verb

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

Illustration pertaining

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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teenagers noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/ /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

Illustration interests

interests noun

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪsts/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

Illustration portrayed

portrayed verb

/pɔːrˈtreɪd/ /pərˈtreɪd/

To paint or draw the likeness of.

"I will portray a king on horseback."

Illustration stereotypy

stereotypy noun

/ˈsteriəˌtaɪpi/ /ˈstiːriəˌtaɪpi/

Excessive repetition, especially of meaningless gestures.

"The patient displayed a noticeable stereotypy, repeatedly tapping his fingers on the table despite not seeming anxious or needing to. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "