having particular shared characteristics

a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics. "five categories of intelligence" synonyms: class, classification, group, grouping, bracket, heading, set; type, sort, kind, variety, species, breed, brand, make, model; grade, order, rank; informalpigeonhole "his music doesn't fit into any conventional category" note: A situation, especially an unpleasant, troublesome, or trying one, from which extrication is difficult. Logic One of the basic states or classifications described by Aristotle into which all things can be placed; a category. Origin of predicament Middle English class, category from Old French from Late Latin praedicāmentum ( translation of Greek katēgoriā ) ( from katēgoreuein to speak against, signify, predicate ) from Latin praedicāre to proclaim publicly, predicate Read more at http://www.yourdictionary.com/predicament#ZcaWtg3h22DhPyET.99