Word: dilemma
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
lem
ma
Definition: A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
Morphemes:
Affix: dilemma
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δι-
Language: grc
Decoded: di-
Meaning: having two of
Affix: λῆμμα
Language: grc
Decoded: lemma
Meaning: premise, proposition