Typecasting
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to cast (type).
adjective
2.
(of text to be printed) having the type already cast.
Origin:
1875–80
1875–80
Related forms
type-cast·er, noun
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verb (used with object), type·cast, type·cast·ing. Theater.
1.
to cast (a performer) in a role that requires characteristics of physique, manner, personality, etc., similar to those possessed by the performer.
2.
to cast (a performer) repeatedly in a kind of role closely patterned after that of the actor's previous successes.
3.
to stereotype: He realizes now he's been typecast as an executive errand boy.
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| —vb , -casts, -casting, -cast | |
| (tr) to cast (an actor) in the same kind of role continually, esp because of his physical appearance or previous success in such roles | |
| 'typecaster | |
| —n | |
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