PREDICAMENTS

Noun

predicaments

plural of predicament

Source: Wiktionary


PREDICAMENT

Pre*dic"a*ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prédicament, L. praedicamentum. See Predicate.]

1. A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition. "O woeful sympathy; piteous predicament!" Shak.

2. (Logic)

Definition: See Category.

Syn.

– Category; condition; state; plight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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