symbolic
pronunciation
How to pronounce symbolic in British English:
UK [sɪmˈbɒlɪk]
How to pronounce symbolic in American English:
US [sɪmˈbɑːlɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
- serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
- using symbolism
Word Origin
- symbolic (adj.)
- 1650s, from symbol + -ic, or from Greek symbolikos. Related: Symbolical (c. 1600); symbolically.
Example
- 1. The symbolic value of such meetings is often overrated .
- 2. The face value on the coins is purely symbolic .
- 3. In the past , men sought pearls for their symbolic power and value .
- 4. We take the hypothetical seriously and easily discern symbolic relationships .
- 5. Passage of the measure by the house would largely be symbolic .