predicament

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 References

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[edit] Etymology

From Old French < Late Latin praedicamentum (“‘that which is predicated, a predicament, category, ML. also a preaching, discourse’”) < Latin praedicare (“‘to declare, proclaim, predicate’”); see predicate.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/, SAMPA: /pr\I"dIk@m@nt/

[edit] Noun

predicament (plural predicaments)

1. A definite class, state or condition.
2. An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
3. (logic) That which is predicated; a category.

[edit] Related terms

• preach
• predicate

[edit] References

• predicament in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• predicament in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• predicament at OneLook® Dictionary Search