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stereotype vs representation

representation vs stereotype

stereotype and representation both are nouns.

stereotype is a verb but representation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stereotype Yes No Yes No
representation Yes No No No
As nouns, representation is a hypernym of stereotype; that is, representation is a word with a broader meaning than stereotype:
  • stereotype: a conventional or formulaic conception or image
  • representation: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Other hypernyms of stereotype include internal representation, mental representation.
stereotype (noun) representation (noun)
a conventional or formulaic conception or image an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract
a performance of a play
a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
stereotype (verb) representation (verb)
treat or classify according to a mental stereotype
Difference between stereotype and representation

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