predicament

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[edit] English

[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

Singular
predicament

Plural
predicaments

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.

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