procrustean
procrustean · more procrustean · most procrustean
Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special…Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances.
/pɹəʊˈkɹʌsti.ən/
» The Procrustean methods of the police were designed to produce conformity but they were soon discarded.
Meaning
1 sensesEnforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances.
More definitions
- of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
Examples
1 sentencesThe Procrustean methods of the police were designed to produce conformity but they were soon discarded.
Translations
2 languagesForms
more procrustean, most procrustean| Comparative | more procrustean Lesson |
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| Superlative | most procrustean Lesson |
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Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form