Situationnoun
The way in which something is positioned vis-Ă -vis its surroundings.
âThe Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.â;
Dilemmanoun
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
Situationnoun
The place in which something is situated; a location.
Dilemmanoun
A difficult circumstance or problem.
Situationnoun
Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.
Dilemmanoun
(logic) A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
Situationnoun
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
âThe United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.â;
Dilemmanoun
(rhetoric) Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.
Situationnoun
A position of employment; a post.
Dilemmanoun
An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.
Situationnoun
A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.
âBoss, we've got a situation here...â;
Dilemmanoun
A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position.
âA strong dilemma in a desperate case!To act with infamy, or quit the place.â;
Situationnoun
Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation.
Dilemmanoun
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Situationnoun
Position, as regards the conditions and circumstances of the case.
âA situation of the greatest ease and tranquillity.â;
Dilemma
A dilemma (Greek: ÎŽÎŻÎ»Î·ÎŒÎŒÎ± ) is a problem offering two possibilities, neither of which is unambiguously acceptable or preferable. The possibilities are termed the horns of the dilemma, a clichĂ©d usage, but distinguishing the dilemma from other kinds of predicament as a matter of usage.
âdouble propositionâ;
Situationnoun
Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene.
âThere's situation for you! there's an heroic group!â;
Situationnoun
Permanent position or employment; place; office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under government.
Situationnoun
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time;
âthe present international situation is dangerousâ; âwondered how such a state of affairs had come aboutâ; âeternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situationâ;
Situationnoun
a condition or position in which you find yourself;
âthe unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evilsâ; âfound herself in a very fortunate situationâ;
Situationnoun
a complex or critical or unusual difficulty;
âthe dangerous situation developed suddenlyâ; âthat's quite a situationâ; âno human situation is simpleâ;
Situationnoun
physical position in relation to the surroundings;
âthe sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotidesâ;
Situationnoun
a job in an organization;
âhe occupied a post in the treasuryâ;