Word: sublimation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
li
ma
tion
Definition: The transformation of an impulse into something socially constructive.
Morphemes:
Affix: sublimate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sublīmātus
Language: la
Decoded: sublimatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: raised, elevated
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.