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standard vs procrustean bed

procrustean bed vs standard

standard and procrustean bed both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but procrustean bed is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
procrustean bed Yes No No No
As nouns, procrustean bed is a hyponym of standard; that is, procrustean bed is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than standard:
  • standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • procrustean bed: a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
standard (noun) procrustean bed (noun)
any distinctive flag a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard (adjective) procrustean bed (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between standard and procrustean bed

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