The combining form “stereo-” that
shows up in such words as “stereotype”
and “stereophonic” is derived from
stereos, a classical Greek word meaning
solid.
And then, stereotype:
A plate relief printing plate cast in a
mold made from composed type or an
original plate.
So, a solid plate type face. (but not boiler plate)
But now, both stereo and stereotype, their meanings so profoundly mutated well beyond their liteteral origins.
Stereo now pretty much means "2 of something" and stereotype has turned into a word carrying negative connotations of mostly bigotry or prejudice.
Note to others- he wrote that because the original link on this post was foxnews, but the new link is more well-written and from KHOU, a CBS affiliate.
But now, both stereo and stereotype, their meanings so profoundly mutated well beyond their liteteral origins.
Stereo now pretty much means "2 of something" and stereotype has turned into a word carrying negative connotations of mostly bigotry or prejudice.