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.