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Procrustean

Definition:

Adjective:

- Tending to produce conformity by violent or arbitrary means.

Noun:

- A person or thing that enforces or imposes rigid conformity.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Characterized by forced uniformity or conformity to a narrow set of rules.
• Sense 2: Relating to or reminiscent of Procrustes, a mythological Greek character who stretched or chopped off the limbs of his victims in order to make them fit to an iron bed.

Usage:

Popular usage:

This company has a procrustean approach to employee management, not considering individual differences and needs.

His procrustean methods in teaching suppress creativity and self-expression in students.

Local usage:

In our community, procrustean regulations are imposed on business owners, making it difficult for them to thrive.

The school administration's procrustean policies limit the students' ability to explore alternative learning methods.

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