Definitions for predicament
prɪˈdɪk ə mənt for 1 ; ˈprɛd ɪ kə- for 2predica·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. predicament, quandary, plightnoun

   a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

   "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. predicamentnoun

   A definite class, state or condition.

2. predicamentnoun

   An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.

3. predicamentnoun

   That which is predicated; a category.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PREDICAMENTnoun

   1.A class or arrangement of beings or substances ranked according to their natures: called also categorema or category. John Harris

   Etymology: predicament, Fr. prædicamentum, Lat.

   If there were nothing but bodies to be ranked by them in the predicament of place, then that description would be allowed by them as sufficient. Kenelm Digby, on Bodies.

   2. Class or kind described by any definitive marks.

   The offender’s life lies in the mercy
   Of the duke only, ’gainst all other voice;
   In which predicament I say thou stand’st. William Shakespeare.

   I shew the line and the predicament,
   Wherein you range under this subtle king. William Shakespeare.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. predicament

   A predicament is a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation that is hard to get out of or resolve. It typically involves a tough decision or dilemma.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Predicamentnoun

   a class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition

2. Predicamentnoun

   see Category

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Predicament

   prē-dik′a-ment, n. (logic) one of the classes or categories which include all predicables: condition: an unfortunate or trying position.—adj. Predicamen′tal. [Low L. predicamentum, something predicated or asserted.]

Matched Categories

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How to pronounce predicament?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of predicament in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of predicament in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of predicament in a Sentence

1. Patrick Shanahan:

   I don't have a good answer for how we're going to balance it. It is a predicament.

2. Paul de Man:

   Death is a displaced name for a linguistic predicament.

3. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   (C)(P) IN THE COMING YEARS I PREDICT THAT MEN WILL FACE A MUCH GREATER PREDICAMENT FROM THOSE WOMEN WHO ARE ALWAYS SMARTER TO USE THEIR -IPHONES- AND TRACK THEIR EVERY MOVE OF INFIDELITY. MOST MEN ARE JUST CLEVER, BUT NOT WISE!

4. Jim Pasco:

   I'd say it's unfortunate that rather than keeping their sleeves rolled up and continuing to try to find consensus, that some elected officials have seen fit to try to find a convenient culprit for the predicament they find themselves in.

5. Louis C.K.:

   These stories are true. At the time, I said to Comedian Louis C.K. that what I did was OK because I never showed a woman my( penis) without asking first, which is also true, but what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your( penis) isn't a question. It's a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=predicament
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Predicament
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=predicament
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predicament
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=predicament