Etymology dictionary. 2014.
Procrustean — Pro*crus te*an, a. Of or pertaining to Procrustes, or the mode of torture practiced by him; producing conformity by violent means; as, the Procrustean treatment; a Procrustean limit. See {Procrustes}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Procrustean — [prō krus′tē ən] adj. 1. of or like Procrustes or his actions 2. designed or acting to secure conformity at any cost; drastic or ruthless … English World dictionary
procrustean bed — noun a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality • Syn: ↑procrustean standard, ↑procrustean rule • Hypernyms: ↑standard, ↑criterion, ↑measure, ↑touchstone … Useful english dictionary
procrustean rule — noun a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality • Syn: ↑procrustean standard, ↑procrustean bed • Hypernyms: ↑standard, ↑criterion, ↑measure, ↑touchstone … Useful english dictionary
procrustean standard — noun a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality • Syn: ↑procrustean rule, ↑procrustean bed • Hypernyms: ↑standard, ↑criterion, ↑measure, ↑touchstone … Useful english dictionary
procrustean bed — noun An arbitrary standard to which compliance is enforced. The Procrustean bed is not a symbol of equality … Wiktionary
procrustean bed — /proʊˈkrʌstiən bɛd/ (say proh krusteeuhn bed) noun (also upper case) an arbitrary standard to which strict conformity is forced. {See procrustean} …
procrustean — adjective Usage: often capitalized Date: 1832 1. of, relating to, or typical of Procrustes 2. marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances … New Collegiate Dictionary
Procrustean — /proh krus tee euhn/, adj. 1. pertaining to or suggestive of Procrustes. 2. (often l.c.) tending to produce conformity by violent or arbitrary means. [1840 50; PROCRUSTE(S) + AN] * * * … Universalium
procrustean — adjective a) Producing or designed to produce strict conformity by ruthless or arbitrary means. b) Marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances … Wiktionary
