PROCRUSTEAN


Meaning of PROCRUSTEAN in English

adj.

Pronunciation: pr ə - ' kr ə s-t ē - ə n, pr ō -

Function: adjective

Usage: often cap

Date: 1832

1 : of, relating to, or typical of Procrustes

2 : marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances

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