Definition of Simbolic
Sym*bol"ic (?), n. [Cf. F.
symbolique. See Symbolic, a.]
(Theol.) See Symbolics.
{ Sym*bol"ic (?), Sym*bol"ic*al (?), }
a. [L. symbolicus, Gr.
symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.] 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.
-- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed.
Jer. Taylor.
Symbolical delivery (Law), the
delivery of property sold by delivering something else as a symbol,
token, or representative of it. Bouvier. Chitty. --
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed
by hieroglyphics.
Sym*bol"ic (?), n. [Cf. F.
symbolique. See Symbolic, a.]
(Theol.) See Symbolics.
{ Sym*bol"ic (?), Sym*bol"ic*al (?), }
a. [L. symbolicus, Gr.
symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.] 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.
-- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n.
The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed.
Jer. Taylor.
Symbolical delivery (Law), the
delivery of property sold by delivering something else as a symbol,
token, or representative of it. Bouvier. Chitty. --
Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed
by hieroglyphics.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
SYMBOLIC, adj. Pertaining to symbols and the use and interpretation
of symbols.
They say 'tis conscience feels compunction;
I hold that that's the stomach's function,
For of the sinner I have noted
That when he's sinned he's somewhat bloated,
Or ill some other ghastly fashion
Within that bowel of compassion.
True, I believe the only sinner
Is he that eats a shabby dinner.
You know how Adam with good reason,
For eating apples out of season,
Was "cursed." But that is all symbolic:
The truth is, Adam had the colic.
G.J.
- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
- Pertaining to a symbol.
- Referring to something with an implicit meaning.
Related words
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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