PROCRUSTEAN

Procrustean

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

procrustean (comparative more procrustean, superlative most procrustean)

Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances. [from 17th c.]

Antonyms

• ergonomic

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*crus"te*an, a.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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