procrustean

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von procrustean im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

zorla yola getiren

{s} zorba

zulüm ve cebirle yola getiren

Relevante Übersetzungen

procrustean bed

zorba yatak

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von procrustean im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Producing or designed to produce strict conformity by ruthless or arbitrary means

Marked by arbitrary often ruthless disregard of individual differences or special circumstances

{s} of Procrustes, pertaining to Procrustes (Classical Mythology); of or pertaining to the demand for adherence to a prototype, heartless in disregard for differing circumstances or opinions

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

Imposing stern and inflexible conformity to a preconceived theory or system It originated from the mythical legend of Procrustes who was reputed to tie his victims to an iron bed and then stretch them or cut off their legs to make them fit the bed

Relevante Übersetzungen

procrustean bed

An arbitrary standard to which compliance is enforced

The Procrustean bed is not a symbol of equality.

procrustean beds

plural form of procrustean bed

Procrustean bed

An arbitrary standard to which exact conformity is forced

Procrustean bed

something to which people are forced to conform (from the Greek legend of a robber who altered his victims to fit his bed by stretching them or cutting off their legs)

Silbentrennung

Pro·crus·te·an

Etymologie

[ pr&-'kr&s-tE-&n, p ] (adjective.) circa 1846. Procrustes +‎ -an