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The synonyms of “Symbolic” are: symbolical, emblematic, emblematical, figurative, representative, illustrative, allegorical, parabolic, allusive, denotative, connotative, suggestive, mnemonic, typical, characteristic, distinctive, symptomatic
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “symbolic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| allegorical | Constituting or containing allegory. Allegorical stories. |
| allusive | Using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention. Allusive speech is characterized by allusions. |
| characteristic | Typical of a particular person, place, or thing. Stripes characteristic of the zebra. |
| connotative | Having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit. |
| denotative | In accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term. |
| distinctive | Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing- Curtis Wilkie. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour. |
| emblematic | Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract. This case is emblematic of a larger problem. |
| emblematical | Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract. |
| figurative | Consisting of or forming human or animal figures- Herbert Read. Figurative language. |
| illustrative | Relating to pictorial illustration. The illustrative arts. |
| mnemonic | Relating to the power of memory. Mnemonic device. |
| parabolic | Having the form of a parabola. A parabolic mirror behind a spotlight projects a parallel beam. |
| representative | Being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives. The bald eagle is representative of the United States. |
| suggestive | (usually followed by `of’) pointing out or revealing clearly. Suggestive poses. |
| symbolical | Relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols. |
| symptomatic | Serving as a symptom or sign, especially of something undesirable. Symptomatic patients. |
| typical | Representative as a symbol; symbolic. A typical day. |
| bode | Be a portent of a particular outcome. Their argument did not bode well for the future. |
| bracket | Enclose a complex expression in brackets to denote that the whole of the expression rather than just a part of it has a particular relation such as multiplication or division to another expression. Pipes should be bracketed. |
| caret | A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text. |
| contingent | Subject to chance. His fees were contingent on the success of his search. |
| denotation | The object or concept to which a term refers, or the set of objects of which a predicate is true. Beyond their immediate denotation the words have a connotative power. |
| emblem | A visible symbol representing an abstract idea. America s national emblem the bald eagle. |
| embody | Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling. A national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill. |
| exemplify | Clarify by giving an example of. The best dry sherry is exemplified by the fino of Jerez. |
| express | Serve as a means for expressing something. Italians express coffee rather than filter it. |
| implicit | Always to be found in; essentially connected with. The values implicit in the school ethos. |
| indicant | A number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time. Symptoms are the prime indicants of disease. |
| indicate | Indicate a place direction person or thing either spatially or figuratively. He indicated his opponents. |
| indication | A reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure. The visit was an indication of the improvement in relations between the countries. |
| logo | A company emblem or device. The Olympic logo was emblazoned across the tracksuits. |
| mascot | A person or thing that is supposed to bring good luck, especially one linked to a particular organization or event. The team s dolphin mascot. |
| portray | Portray in words. The book portrays the actor as a selfish person. |
| represent | Be representative or typical for. Our parents represented to us the need for more caution. |
| representation | Formal statements made to an authority, especially so as to communicate an opinion or register a protest. You may qualify for free legal representation. |
| representative | Of a government or political system based on elected or chosen representatives. The show would be more representative of how women really are. |
| schematic | In technical contexts a schematic diagram in particular of an electric or electronic circuit. Freeman constructs a highly schematic reading of the play. |
| sign | A fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified. The signs are that counterfeiting is growing at an alarming rate. |
| signal | Communicate silently and non verbally by signals or signs. Stone signalled right. |
| signify | Be an indication of. I wasn t signifying at her. |
| smoothed | Made smooth by ironing. |
| symbol | Symbolize. The chemical symbol for helium is He. |
| symbolism | The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning. He has always believed in the importance of symbolism in garden art. |
| symbolize | Represent by means of symbols. The ceremonial dagger symbolizes justice. |
| technicolor | A trademarked method of making color motion pictures. |
| typify | Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of. Tough, low-lying vegetation typifies this arctic area. |
| zodiac | A representation of the signs of the zodiac or of a similar astrological system. |
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