predicament

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/

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

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:difficult situation

Related terms

• preach
• predicate

Translations

• French: catégorie, classe, prédicament
• German: Kategorie
• Portuguese: predicamento
• Russian: катего́рия
• Spanish: predicamento

Translations

• French: situation difficile, situation délicate, mauvaise passe
• German: Lage (missliche ~; unglückliche ~), Zwangslage, Dilemma, Zwickmühle, missliche Lage
• Italian: situazione difficile
• Portuguese: apuro
• Russian: затрудне́ние
• Spanish: aprieto, apuro

Translations

• French: catégorie
• German: Kategorie

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