01 n. See Symbolics.
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Webster, 1913
Symbolic
02 a. Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs; representative; as, t…
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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.“The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by such symbolical actions as he himself appointed.” — Jer. Taylor.
Phrases & compounds
Symbolical delivery —
the delivery of property sold by delivering something else as a symbol, token, or representative of it.
Symbolical philosophy —
the philosophy expressed by hieroglyphics.