stereotypically

adverb

1
: in a stereotypical way : in a way that conforms to a stereotype
stereotypically feminine/masculine traits
a stereotypically British expression
2
: in a way that is informed by a stereotype
Tinnitus and hearing loss … are stereotypically associated with old age …Hannah Kennelly

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stereotypically was in 1848

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“Stereotypically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stereotypically. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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