Etymology of the English word sublimate
the English word
sublimatederived from the Late Latin word
sublimare (raise, place in elevated position; soar)
derived from the Late Latin word
sublimis (high, lofty; eminent)
Date
The earliest known usage of sublimate in English dates from the 16th century.
Derivations in English
sublimated,
sublimatingUsage
Word found in Modern English
