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Definition of sublimation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sublimation

noun
 
/ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃn/
 
/ˌsʌblɪˈmeɪʃn/
[uncountable] (psychology)
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  1. the act of directing your energy, especially sexual energy, to socially acceptable activities such as work, exercise, art, etc.
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