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单词 polylemma
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Definition of polylemma in English:

polylemma

noun
  • †(Logic) a complex syllogism which involves more than two alternatives (obsolete); (also more generally) a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between more than two unfavourable alternatives.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William S. Hamilton (1788–1856), philosopher.

Definition of polylemma in US English:

polylemma

noun
  • †(Logic) a complex syllogism which involves more than two alternatives (obsolete); (also more generally) a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between more than two unfavourable alternatives.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William S. Hamilton (1788–1856), philosopher.

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