The meaning of Procrustean and additional information.

Procrustean(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.

Procrusteanize(v. t.) To stretch or contract according to some rule or standard.

Procrusteanized(imp. & p. p.) of Procrusteanize