Definitions for procrustean
proʊˈkrʌs ti ənpro·crustean

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Procrusteanadjective

   of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. procrusteanadjective

   Producing or designed to produce strict conformity by ruthless or arbitrary means.

2. procrusteanadjective

   Marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. procrustean

   In Greek mythology, Procrustes (; Greek: Προκρούστης Prokroustes, "the stretcher [who hammers out the metal]"), also known as Prokoptas, Damastes (Δαμαστής, "subduer") or Polypemon, was a rogue smith and bandit from Attica who attacked people by stretching them or cutting off their legs, so as to force them to fit the size of an iron bed. The word Procrustean is thus used to describe situations where an arbitrary standard is used to measure success, while completely disregarding obvious harm that results from the effort.

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1. procrustean

   Procrustean refers to a rigid or ruthless approach in enforcing conformity, often by violent or harsh means, without regard for natural variations or individuality. It is derived from the Greek mythological character Procrustes, who adjusted his guests to fit his bed by either stretching them or cutting off their legs.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Procrusteanadjective

   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

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Procrustean

   prō-krus′tē-an, 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.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of procrustean in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of procrustean in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=procrustean
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Procrustean
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrustean
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procrustean
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=procrustean