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trilemma

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tri·​lem·​ma | \ trīˈlemə \
plural -s

Definition of trilemma

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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History and Etymology for trilemma

tri- + -lemma (as in dilemma)

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“Trilemma.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trilemma. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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