English Explanatory Dictionary

predicament

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A definite class, state or condition.
  2. An unfortunate or trying position or condition.
  3. That which is predicated; a category.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-predicament.wav

Word forms

predicament predicaments prædicament

Etymology

From Middle English predicament, from Old French predicament, from Late Latin praedicāmentum (“that which is predicated, a predicament, category”).

Synonyms

plight tight spot

Related words

preach predicate can of worms difficulty kettle of fish tight spot trouble

Derived words

antepredicament egocentric predicament predicamental predicament bondage
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