stereotypy noun. ['stɛrɪǝ(ʊ)tʌɪpi, 'stɪǝrɪǝ(ʊ)-] L19.
[French stéréotypie, from STEREOTYPE adjective + -Y³.]
1. The process of making stereotype plates; stereotyping. L19.

2. Psychology. Abnormal persistence of a fixed or stereotyped idea, mode of action, etc., esp. in cases of autism or catatonia. E20.

3. Zoology. The frequent repetition by an animal of an action that serves no obvious purpose. M20.

4. The state or quality of being characterized as conforming to a stereotype. M20.

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