trilemma

Meanings

• Noun

  A situation in which three mutually exclusive alternatives must be chosen.

  - "In the game, the player is presented with a trilemma: save the hostage, defend the fort, or rescue the comrades."
  - "The politician faced a trilemma: tell the truth and risk losing votes, lie and gain popularity, or remain silent and appear indecisive."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89007445"

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Variants

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trilinear

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'trilemma', meaning 'a choice of three'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'trilemma' first appeared in print in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, a trilemma is a statement that holds true for three distinct cases.

3. The concept of trilemma is often used in literature and art to explore complex moral dilemmas.

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Related Concepts

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1. dilemma: A situation in which a difficult decision must be made between two or more alternatives.

2. paradox: A statement or proposition that contradicts itself and seems impossible to resolve.

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Culture

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The concept of trilemma is often used in philosophy and logic to explore ethical dilemmas and moral dilemmas.

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   - To memorize the word 'trilemma', think of 'three lemmas' or 'three options'.

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