Procrustean

[prəu'krʌstiən]

Definition

(adj.) of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him .

Edited by Emily--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Inputed by DeWitt

Definition

adj. violently making conformable to a standard—from Procrustes a Greek robber who stretched or cut a piece off the legs of his captives so as to fit them to an iron bed.

Typist: Lottie