Post by Oscar Knight on Nov 14, 2012 17:22:24 GMT -6
Catch-22 also catch-22 (kchtwn-t-t, kch-)
n.
1.
a. A situation in which a desired outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules or conditions: "In the Catch-22 of a closed repertoire, only music that is already familiar is thought to deserve familiarity" (Joseph McLennan).
b. The rules or conditions that create such a situation.
2. A situation or predicament characterized by absurdity or senselessness.
3. A contradictory or self-defeating course of action.
4. A tricky or disadvantageous condition.
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n.
1.
a. A situation in which a desired outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules or conditions: "In the Catch-22 of a closed repertoire, only music that is already familiar is thought to deserve familiarity" (Joseph McLennan).
b. The rules or conditions that create such a situation.
2. A situation or predicament characterized by absurdity or senselessness.
3. A contradictory or self-defeating course of action.
4. A tricky or disadvantageous condition.
www.thefreedictionary.com/Catch-22
Catch-22 (logic)
A catch-22 is a paradoxical situation in which an individual cannot or is incapable of avoiding a problem because of contradictory constraints or rules. Often these situations are such that solving one part of a problem only creates another problem, which ultimately leads back to the original problem. Catch-22s often result from rules, regulations, or procedures that an individual is subject to but has no control over.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22_(logic)
A catch-22 is a paradoxical situation in which an individual cannot or is incapable of avoiding a problem because of contradictory constraints or rules. Often these situations are such that solving one part of a problem only creates another problem, which ultimately leads back to the original problem. Catch-22s often result from rules, regulations, or procedures that an individual is subject to but has no control over.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22_(logic)
Main Entry: catch-22 [kach-twen-tee-too] Show IPA/ˈkætʃˌtwɛntiˈtu/ Show Spelled
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: no-win situation
Synonyms: contradiction, dilemma, lose-lose, paradox, quagmire
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Catch-22 situation - definition
aAset of problems that is impossible to escape from because each problem must be solved first before you can solve any of the others.
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aAset of problems that is impossible to escape from because each problem must be solved first before you can solve any of the others.
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