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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSymbolic
/sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Representing something else, especially an idea or quality.
"The dove is often seen as a symbolic representation of peace." - 2
Relating to or expressed by means of symbols.
"The artist's work is rich in symbolic imagery that conveys deep emotions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'symbolic' originates from the Greek word 'symbolikos', which means 'pertaining to a symbol'. It evolved through Latin and Middle English, reflecting the transition from a concrete representation to a more abstract notion of meaning.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Symbolic" is said worldwide
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symbolique
Transliteration: symbolik
"La colombe est souvent considérée comme une représentation symbolique de la paix."
symbolisch
Transliteration: zɪmˈbɔlɪʃ
"Die Taube wird oft als symbolische Darstellung des Friedens angesehen."
simbolico
Transliteration: simˈbɔːliko
"La colomba è spesso vista come una rappresentazione simbolica della pace."
simbólico
Transliteration: simˈboliko
"La paloma se considera a menudo una representación simbólica de la paz."
simbólico
Transliteration: sĩˈbɔliku
"A pomba é frequentemente vista como uma representação simbólica da paz."
प्रतीकात्मक
Transliteration: pratikatmak
"कबूतर को अक्सर शांति का प्रतीकात्मक प्रतिनिधित्व माना जाता है।"
象征性的
Transliteration: xiàngzhēng xìng de
"鸽子常被视为和平的象征性代表。"
상징적인
Transliteration: sangjingjeogin
"비둘기는 종종 평화의 상징적인 대표로 여겨진다."
象徴的な
Transliteration: shōchō-teki na
"鳩はしばしば平和の象徴的な代表と見なされます。"
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