sublimation

as ininhibition
as inparagon
as indefense mechanism

Synonyms for sublimation

noun restriction, hindrance

Antonyms for sublimation

inhibition

noun. restriction, hindrance

Word Origin & History

late 14c., in alchemy, "process of purifying by heating into a vapor," from Medieval Latin sublimationem (nominative sublimatio) "refinement," literally "a lifting up, deliverance," from Latin sublimare "to raise, elevate," from sublimis "lofty" (see sublime). Psychological sense is first recorded 1910, probably influenced by subliminal.

Example Sentences for sublimation

In them was seen a sublimation of all of her; it was not necessary to look further: there she lived.

The Freudian school of psychologists calls this "sublimation."

This in general is the process of substitution or sublimation.

It is further purified by sublimation or recrystallization from water.

In the sublimation of sulphur, a pot containing about four cwt.

This matter must likewise be rejected as useless after every sublimation.

In this case a Glauber's Salt remains after the sublimation.

That by sublimation is, however, the one generally adopted in England.

As Arsenious anhydride:—Obtained in a weighed capsule or tube, either by the crystallisation or sublimation test.

The loss arising from a second sublimation is thus285 so great that the utmost care should be taken to avoid its necessity.

sublimation

Synonyms for sublimation

Antonyms for sublimation

More words related to sublimation

defense mechanism

inhibition

paragon