About The Word Procrustean
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Procrustean
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What's The Definition Of Procrustean?Synonyms | Synonyms for Procrustean: Related Terms | Find terms related to Procrustean: See Also | Procrustean In Webster's Dictionary \Pro*crus"te*an\, a.
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}.
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