English
Etymology
Modelled on dilemma, replacing di-, two with tri-, three

Noun
wikipedia
trilemma (plural: trilemmas or trilemmata)

#A circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options that seem equally undesirable.
#logic A syllogism containing three alternatives that each infer the same conclusion.
#(the trilemma) A form of apologetics meant to prove the divinity of Jesus.

Related terms
dilemma
lemma

io:trilemma

• 2006-10-16 11:42 - RobotGMwikt - robot Adding: [[io:trilemma]]

Full Revision History