Trilemma

//tɹaɪˈlɛmə//

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The word "trilemma" can be used as a noun.

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dilemma polylemma tetralemma

Derived Terms

Agrippa's trilemma Lewis's trilemma Münchhausen trilemma trilemmatic

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alternative argument choice circumstance conclusion desirable dilemma equally exhaustive imply lemma tetralemma three two undesirable universe of discourse

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dilemma polylemma tetralemma

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