Definition of Trilemma

1. n. A syllogism with three conditional propositions, the major premises of which are disjunctively affirmed in the minor. See Dilemma.

Definition of Trilemma

1. Noun. A circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options that seem equally undesirable. ¹

2. Noun. (logic) A syllogism containing three alternatives that each infer the same conclusion. ¹

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Definition of Trilemma

1. a form of argument [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trilemma

trikosane
trilabe
trilaminar
trilaminar blastoderm
trilaminate
trilateral
trilaterally
trilateration
trilaterations
trilayer
trilayers
trilbies
trilby
trilbys
trild
trilemma (current term)
trilemmas
trilepton
trileptons
trilevel
trilinear
trilingual
trilingualism
trilingualist
trilingualists
trilingually
trilinguals
trilinguar
trilinguist
trilinguists

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