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dilemma

The correct spelling is dilemma.

How to pronounce dilemma

/daɪˈlɛmə/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
  2. 2.A difficult circumstance or problem.
  3. 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. 4.Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

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