Procrustean

English

Etymology

From Procrustes +‎ -an.

Adjective

Procrustean (comparative more Procrustean, superlative most Procrustean)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of procrustean.
    • (Can we date this quote?), Charles Kingsley, “Science”, in Scientific Essays and Lectures‎[1]:
      We should not see their intellects stunted by Procrustean attempts to teach them all the same accomplishments, to the neglect, most often, of any sound practical training of their faculties.
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