'Trilemma' definitions:

Definition of 'Trilemma'

From: GCIDE
  • Trilemma \Tri*lem"ma\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (see Tri-) + {?} any thing received, in logic, an assumption. Cf. Dilemma.]
  • 1. (Logic) A syllogism with three conditional propositions, the major premises of which are disjunctively affirmed in the minor. See Dilemma. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A state of things in which it is difficult to determine which one of three courses to pursue. [1913 Webster]