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Condition or situation; especially, a trying or unfortunate position.

(logic) One of the classes or categories which include all predicables: condition: an unfortunate or trying position.

Class; condition; trying position.

A state, position, or condition; especially, a trying or amusing situation.

n. A category; a general heading or definition under which a number of individuals or species can be grouped or classed ;-class, kind, or genus, distinguished or defined by certain marks or properties ;-hence, condition ; particular state ;--especially, an unfortunate or trying position ; -awkward plight.