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Uncommondilemma
The correct spelling is dilemma.
How to pronounce dilemma
/daɪˈlɛmə/
nounIPA: /daɪˈlɛmə/
Say it like: Dil-emm-a
The correct spelling is dilemma. A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
- 2.A difficult circumstance or problem.
- 3.A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
- 4.Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.
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