English word dilemma comes from Ancient Greek λῆμμα, Ancient Greek δι-, Ancient Greek δίς
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| λῆμμα | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| δι- | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| δίς | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| δίλημμα | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| dilemma | Late Latin (LL) | |
| dilemma | English (eng) | (logic) A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".. (rhetoric) Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.. A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.. A difficult circumstance or problem. |