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sublimated

 

[ ˈsʌblɪˌmeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

psychological process

To sublimate is to transform unacceptable impulses or desires into more socially acceptable actions or behaviors. It is often considered a defense mechanism in psychology.

Synonyms

channel, redirect, transform

Examples of usage

  • He sublimated his aggressive instincts into competitive sports.
  • Her creativity allowed her to sublimate her emotions into art.
  • Many artists sublimate their frustrations through their work.
Context #2 | Verb

physical process

In chemistry, sublimated refers to the process of a substance transitioning from a solid to a gas phase without passing through a liquid phase. This occurs under specific conditions of temperature and pressure.

Synonyms

evaporate, vaporize

Examples of usage

  • Dry ice sublimated into carbon dioxide gas.
  • The scientist observed the sublimated salts in the experiment.
  • Sublimated materials can be used in various industrial applications.

Translations

Translations of the word "sublimated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sublimado

🇮🇳 उपसर्गित

🇩🇪 sublimiert

🇮🇩 sublimasi

🇺🇦 сублімований

🇵🇱 sublimowany

🇯🇵 昇華された

🇫🇷 sublimé

🇪🇸 sublimado

🇹🇷 sublimleşmiş

🇰🇷 승화된

🇸🇦 مُسْبَلَت

🇨🇿 sublimovaný

🇸🇰 sublimovaný

🇨🇳 升华的

🇸🇮 sublimiran

🇮🇸 sublimeraður

🇰🇿 сублимацияланған

🇬🇪 სუბლიმირებული

🇦🇿 sublimasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 sublimado

Word origin

The term 'sublimate' originates from the Latin word 'sublimare', which means 'to elevate' or 'to raise up'. The prefix 'sub-' signifies 'up from below' or 'under', while 'limare' means 'to smooth'. Historically, sublimation referred to the elevation of a substance or quality to a higher state. The psychological use of the term was popularized in the late 19th century by Sigmund Freud, who identified sublimation as a key defense mechanism in dealing with repressed urges. In modern usage, 'sublimated' has retained both its chemical and psychological meanings, highlighting its versatile application in different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,633, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.