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Meaning of Dilemmatic
The primary meaning of the word "Dilemmatic" refers to a situation or problem that is difficult to resolve or decide upon due to conflicting options or unclear circumstances.
Definitions
- Relating to or resembling a dilemma, especially one that is difficult to resolve due to conflicting options or unclear circumstances.
- * Characterized by or involving a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, neither of which is clearly preferable.
Etymology of Dilemmatic
The word "Dilemmatic" originates from the Greek word "δίλημμα" (dilemma), which refers to a double proposition, and the suffix "-atic", which forms an adjective indicating a relationship or resemblance to the root word.
Historically, the term has been used in philosophy, logic, and rhetoric to describe a situation in which an argument or a choice is presented with two or more conflicting options, making it difficult to decide or resolve.
Example Uses
- The company faced a dilemmatic situation when they had to choose between two potential partners, each with their own set of advantages and disadvantages.
- * The doctor was in a dilemmatic position, having to decide between two different treatments, both of which had uncertain outcomes.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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