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predicament.

A definite class, state or condition.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/
  1. A definite class, state or condition.

  2. An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

  3. That which is predicated; a category.

Where this word comes from

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

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