Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sublate

verb
/səˈbleɪt/
Definition
To negate and preserve the essence of something in a higher synthesis.
Examples
  • The philosopher sublated the previous theories by integrating them into a more comprehensive framework.
  • In her analysis, she sublated the contradictions found in earlier arguments.
  • The theory aims to sublate opposing viewpoints to create a unified explanation.
Meaning
The process of synthesis that involves taking an idea or a concept, negating it while maintaining its essential quality, and integrating it into a higher level of understanding.
Synonyms
  • preserve
  • integrate
  • synthesize
  • reconcile