trilemma

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Definition of trilemma in English English dictionary

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

A syllogism containing three alternatives that each infer the same conclusion

A syllogism with three conditional propositions, the major premises of which are disjunctively affirmed in the minor

A form of apologetics meant to prove the divinity of Jesus

A state of things in which it is difficult to determine which one of three courses to pursue

Hyphenation

tri·lem·ma

Etymology

() Modelled on dilemma, replacing di-, two with tri-, three