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Definition of: predicament
(pri·dik′ə·mənt) noun
1. A trying, embarrassing, puzzling, or amusing situation or plight.
2. A specific state, position, or situation.
3. Logic A class or kind distinguished by definite marks; a category. [<LL praedicamentum that which is predicated <praedicare. See PREACH.]
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