1. relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols (Freq. 2) - symbolic logic - symbolic operations - symbolic thinking • Syn: symbolical • Pertains to noun: symbol (for: symbolical), symbol • Derivationally related forms: symbol (for: symbolical), symbol 2. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract (Freq. 2) - a crown is emblematic of royalty - the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish • Syn: emblematic, emblematical, symbolical • Similar to: representative • Derivationally related forms: symbol (for: symbolical), symbol, emblem (for: emblematical), emblem (for: emblematic) 3. using symbolism (Freq. 1) - symbolic art • Pertains to noun: symbolism
