Procrustean

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pɹəʊˈkɹʌstɪən/

Origin

From Procrustes + -an.

Full definition of procrustean

Adjective

1. Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances. from 17th c.
• 2011, Steven Pinker, The Better Angels of Our Nature, Penguin 2012, p. 287:The concept of an Age of Nationalism is a bit procrustean.

Derived terms

• procrustean bed
• Procrustean assignment

Antonyms

• ergonomic

Synonyms

• one size fits all

See also