Definition of predicament Predicament

/pɹɪdɪˈkʌmʌnt/ - [pridikumunt] - pre•dic•a•ment

We found 8 definitions of predicament from 5 different sources.

What does predicament mean?

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Noun Plural: predicaments
predicament - a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"
		quandary, plight
		difficulty the quality of being difficult; "they agreed about the difficulty of the climb"
		care activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care"
		box, corner a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear"

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predicament (Noun)
A definite class, state or condition.
predicament (Noun)
An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot .
predicament (Noun)
That which is predicated; a category.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

predicament (n.)
A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition.
predicament (n.)
See Category.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

predicament
prē-dik′a-ment, n. (logic) one of the classes or categories which include all predicables: condition: an unfortunate or trying position.—adj. Predicamen′tal. [Low L. predicamentum, something predicated or asserted.]

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predicament, noun, singular of predicaments.

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