PREDICAMENT

predicament. Predicament, n. a class, arrangement, kind, state

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Pre‐dic″a‐ment (?), n. [[Cf. F. prédicament, L. praedicamentum. See Predicate.]] 1. 1. A class or kind described by any definite marks; hence, condition; particular situation or state; especially, an unfortunate or trying position or condition. “O woeful sympathy; piteous predicament!” Shak.
2. 2. (Logic) See Category.
Syn. — Category; condition; state; plight.