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- [proh-kruhs-tee-uh n]
- /proʊˈkrʌs ti ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-kruhs-tee-uh n]
- /proʊˈkrʌs ti ən/
Definitions of procrustean word
- adjective procrustean pertaining to or suggestive of Procrustes. 1
- adjective procrustean (often lowercase) tending to produce conformity by violent or arbitrary means. 1
- adjective procrustean tending or designed to produce conformity by violent or ruthless methods 0
- adjective procrustean of or like Procrustes or his actions 0
- adjective procrustean designed or acting to secure conformity at any cost; drastic or ruthless 0
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Origin of procrustean
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; Procruste(s) + -an
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Parts of speech for Procrustean
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
procrustean popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
procrustean usage trend in Literature
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adjective procrustean
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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