Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. / (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

plural of symbolism

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object. / A thing considered the embodiment of a concept or object.

To symbolize.

Pertaining to a symbol. / Implicitly representing or referring to another thing.

Synonym of symbolic

plural of symbol

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of symbol

In a symbolic manner. / By means of symbols or a symbol. / As symbols or a symbol.

(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent. / (intransitive) To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.