procrustean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances.

adj

/pɹəʊˈkɹʌsti.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-procrustean.wav

procrustean more procrustean most procrustean

From Procrustes + -an.

ergonomic one-size-fits-all

Procrustean assignment procrustean bed procrusteanize

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