symbolic
[ sim-bol-ik ]
/ sɪmˈbɒl ɪk /
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adjective
serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
of, relating to, or expressed by a symbol.
characterized by or involving the use of symbols: a highly symbolic poem.
(in semantics, especially formerly) pertaining to a class of words that express only relations.Compare notional (def. 7).
Computers. expressed in characters, usually nonnumeric, that require translation before they can be used (opposed to absolute).
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British Dictionary definitions for symbolic
symbolic
symbolical
/ (sɪmˈbɒlɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to a symbol or symbols
serving as a symbol
characterized by the use of symbols or symbolism
Derived forms of symbolic
symbolically, adverbsymbolicalness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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