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symbolical

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  1. 1. a. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols Source: wordnet
  3. 3. adj. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 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. Source: webster
  5. 5. a relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols s serving as a visible symbol for something abstract Source: ecdict

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