Definition of: dilemma

(di·lem′ə) noun
1. A necessary choice between equally undesirable alternatives, a perplexing predicament.
2. Logic A syllogistic argument which presents an antagonist with two (or more) alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.
—the horns of a dilemma The equally undesirable alternatives between which a choice must be made. [<LL <GK. dilēmma <di- two + lēmma a premise]
—dil·em·mat·ic (dil′ə·mat′ik) adjective

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