Sublimation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
Framework senses
- §1
- (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptable
- §2
- in chemistry, a change directly from the solid to the gaseous state without becoming liquid
- §1 · legacy_primary
- (psychology) modifying the natural expression of an impulse or instinct (especially a sexual one) to one that is socially acceptableDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column