[ adj ] of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him <adj.pert>
Procrustean \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}.