The term "bed Procrustes" is often used to describe a situation where something is forced to fit into a predetermined mold or standard, even if it means being forcefully stretched or shrunken. Synonyms for this term may include "one-size-fits-all," "cookie-cutter," or "standardized." Other similar terms include "rigid," "inflexible," "unyielding," and "conformist." These words all imply a lack of flexibility or adaptation to individual differences. The concept of "bed Procrustes" originates from a Greek myth where Procrustes, a brutal innkeeper, would force his guests to fit onto a bed by stretching or amputating their limbs to make them fit.