typecast

English

/ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/, /ˈtaɪp.kæst/

verb
Definitions
  • To cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly.
  • To identify someone as being of a specific type because of their appearance, colour, religion etc.
  • (programming) To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).
  • (printing) To found type in a mold.

Etymology

Compound from English type + English cast (try).

Origin

English

cast

Gloss

try

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