Stereotype /(?)/

Ste·re·o·type

Stereotype

n.
  1. A plate forming an exact faximile of a page of type or of an engraving, used in printing books, etc.; specifically, a plate with type-metal face, used for printing.
  2. The art or process of making such plates, or of executing work by means of them.

Phrases & Compounds
Stereotype block
a block, usually of wood, to which a stereotype plate is attached while being used in printing.

Stereotype

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Stereotyped; p. pr. & vb. n. Stereotyping

  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.