Quintessential vs. Stereotypical

Quintessentialadjective

Of the nature of a quintessence (in all senses); ultimate.

Stereotypicaladjective

Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional

Quintessentialadjective

Of the nature of a quintessence; purest; most characteristic.

Stereotypicaladjective

Banal, commonplace and clichéd because of overuse.

‘I was disappointed by the stereotypical the-butler-did-it ending.’;

Quintessentialadjective

representing the perfect example of a class or quality

Stereotypicaladjective

Relating to stereotypy.

Stereotypicaladjective

lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality;

‘stereotyped phrases of condolence’; ‘even his profanity was unimaginative’;