Definition of stereotype

• n. - 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.
• n. - The art or process of making such plates, or of executing work by means of them.
• v. t. - To prepare for printing in stereotype; to make the stereotype plates of; as, to stereotype the Bible.
• v. t. - Fig.: To make firm or permanent; to fix.