what is the definition of stereotyping
1798, method of printing from a plate, from French stÃ©rÃ©otype (adj.) printing by means of a solid plate of type, from Greek stereos solid (see sterile) + French type type.. Noun meaning a stereotype plate is from 1817. Meaning image perpetuated without change is first recorded 1850, from the verb in this sense, which is from 1819. Meaning preconceived and oversimplified notion of characteristics typical of a person or group is recorded from 1922.