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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ENCYCLOPEDIA
(noun) a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
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