noun
stereotypy
Stereotypy (noun) means the constant repeating of an action, especially a movement that has no real purpose.
noun
1
The constant repeating of an action, especially a movement that has no real purpose.
2
The process of producing stereotype printing plates and using them to print.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French stéréotypie, from stéréotype plus -ie; on the surface this is equivalent to stereotype plus -y (suffix forming abstract nouns).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stereotypy?
"stereotypy" (noun) means the constant repeating of an action, especially a movement that has no real purpose.
What are the different meanings of stereotypy?
"stereotypy" has 2 main meanings: 1. The constant repeating of an action, especially a movement that has no real purpose; 2. The process of producing stereotype printing plates and using them to print.
