word
sublimation
sub-lih-MAY-shun
ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
sublimation
Dictionary meaning
In psychology, channelling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities; in chemistry, converting directly from solid to gas.
Examples
- For many athletes, sport serves as sublimation of aggressive drives.
Common mispronunciations
sub-LIM-ay-shunSUB-lih-may-shun
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