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Definition of Symbol
1. Noun. An arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance.
Specialized synonyms: Stock Symbol, Accolade, Award, Honor, Honour, Laurels, Brand, Mark, Stain, Stigma, Item, Token, Type, Nose, Number, Numeral, Symbolism, Lingam, Pound, Pound Sign, Printed Symbol, Written Symbol, Dollar, Dollar Mark, Dollar Sign, Monogram, Impression, Stamp, Mantle, Crown, Staff, Icon, Mark, Marker, Marking, Identifier, Variable
Generic synonyms: Sign, Signal, Signaling
Derivative terms: Symbolic, Symbolical, Symbolise, Symbolize
Generic synonyms: Sign, Signal, Signaling
Derivative terms: Symbolic, Symbolical, Symbolise, Symbolize
2. Noun. Something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible. "The eagle is a symbol of the United States"
Exact synonyms: Symbolic Representation, Symbolisation, Symbolization
Generic synonyms: Representational Process
Specialized synonyms: Crossbones, Cornucopia, Horn Of Plenty, Death's Head, Oriflamme, White Feather, Allegory, Emblem
Derivative terms: Symbolic, Symbolical, Symbolical, Symbolise, Symbolize, Symbolise, Symbolize
Generic synonyms: Representational Process
Specialized synonyms: Crossbones, Cornucopia, Horn Of Plenty, Death's Head, Oriflamme, White Feather, Allegory, Emblem
Derivative terms: Symbolic, Symbolical, Symbolical, Symbolise, Symbolize, Symbolise, Symbolize
Definition of Symbol
1. n. A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
2. v. t. To symbolize.
Definition of Symbol
1. to serve as a symbol (a representation) of [v -BOLED, -BOLING, -BOLS or -BOLLED, -BOLLING, -BOLS]