👉 Stenotypy, in the context of genetics and language, refers to a specific form of genetic variation found within certain populations. It involves the presence or absence of variations on the basic units of speech (words) such as "st" and "n." These variations are typically represented by single-letter codes and can be classified into different categories based on their frequency in a population. In simpler terms, stenotypy refers to the variation found within certain populations that is not necessarily beneficial for communication