Word: Procrustesian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pro
cru
ste
si
an
Definition: dated form of procrustean; of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
Morphemes:
Affix: Procrustes
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A celebrated legendary highwayman of Attica, who tied his victims upon an iron bed, and, as the case required, either stretched or cut off their legs to adapt them to its length.
Affix: -ian
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: One from, belonging to, relating to, or like.