trilemma
noun
tri·lem·ma
\trīˈlemə\
Definition of trilemma
-s
1 : an argument analogous to a dilemma but presenting three instead of two alternatives in the premises
2 : a state of things in which it is difficult to determine which one of three courses to pursue
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Origin and Etymology of trilemma
tri- + -lemma (as in dilemma)
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