predicament

English

/pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/

noun
Definitions
  • A definite class, state or condition.
  • An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
  • (logic) That which is predicated; a category

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (point out, show, point, teach, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deyḱ-

Gloss

point out, show, point, teach, instruct

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

教

Emoji

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