Procrustean
English
Etymology
From Procrustes + -an.
Adjective
Procrustean (comparative more Procrustean, superlative most Procrustean)
- Alternative letter-case form of procrustean
- (Can we date this quote?), Charles Kingsley, “Science”, in Scientific Essays and Lectures:
- 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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