Predicament vs Extremity - What's the difference?
predicament | extremity | Related terms |
A definite class, state or condition.
An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
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(logic) That which is predicated; a category.
The most extreme or furthest point of something.
An extreme measure.
A hand or foot.
A limb (major appendage of human or animal such as a leg an arm or a wing)
Predicament is a related term of extremity.
As nouns the difference between predicament and extremity
is that predicament is a definite class, state or condition while extremity is the most extreme or furthest point of something.predicament
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Alternative forms
* (chiefly obsolete)Noun
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Synonyms
* See alsoSee also
* can of worms * difficulty * kettle of fish * tight spot * troubleReferences
* * *extremity
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Noun
(extremities)- causes one to not be able to move one's extremities .
