Definitions for trilemma

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trilemma tri·lem·ma

Spelling: [trahy-lem-uh]

IPA: /traɪˈlɛm ə/

Trilemma is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 318 anagrams from letters in trilemma (aeilmmrt).

Definitions for trilemma

noun

1. a situation, analogous to a dilemma, in which there are three almost equally undesirable alternatives:
2. Logic. a form of argument in which three choices are presented, each of which is indicated to have consequences that may be unfavorable.

Origin of trilemma

First recorded in 1665-75; tri- + (di)lemma

Examples for trilemma

Our inevitable outlook was a trilemma—either enlarged receipts, or retrenchment, or debt.

But the dilemma (whose unfortunate inspiration he owes to Kant) does not hold, it is a case of a trilemma.

trilemma, trī-lem′a, n. a dilemmatic syllogism with three alternative propositions.

But the thing is a trilemma, and the third horn, on which I elect to be placed, is surmounted by a doubly-stuffed seat.