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Definition of Symbolic
1. Adjective. Relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols. "Symbolic thinking"
2. Adjective. Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract. "The spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish"
Exact synonyms: Emblematic, Emblematical, Symbolical
Similar to: Representative
Derivative terms: Emblem, Emblem, Emblem, Symbol, Symbol
Similar to: Representative
Derivative terms: Emblem, Emblem, Emblem, Symbol, Symbol
3. Adjective. Using symbolism. "Symbolic art"
Partainyms: Symbolism
Definition of Symbolic
1. n. See Symbolics.
2. a. Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs; representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight and knowledge.
Definition of Symbolic
1. pertaining to a symbol [adj]