Complete Definition of "procrustean"

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English
Adjective
en-adj

wikipedia|Procrustes

  1. producing or designed to produce strict conformity by ruthless or arbitrary means
  2. marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances

Category:Greek mythology

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