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symbolical

sym·bol·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sim-bol-ik]
    • /sɪmˈbɒl ɪk/
    • /sɪmˈbɒl.ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sim-bol-ik]
    • /sɪmˈbɒl ɪk/

Definitions of symbolical word

  • adjective symbolical serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of). 1
  • adjective symbolical of, relating to, or expressed by a symbol. 1
  • adjective symbolical characterized by or involving the use of symbols: a highly symbolic poem. 1
  • adjective symbolical (in semantics, especially formerly) pertaining to a class of words that express only relations. Compare notional (def 7). 1
  • adjective symbolical Computers. expressed in characters, usually nonnumeric, that require translation before they can be used (opposed to absolute). 1

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Origin of symbolical

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Late Latin symbolicus < Greek symbolikós. See symbol, -ic

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Symbolical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

symbolical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

symbolical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for symbolical

adj symbolical

  • adumbrative — foreshadowing; sketchy; faintly indicative.
  • anagogic — of or relating to an anagoge.
  • depictive — to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
  • representative — a person or thing that represents another or others.

adjective symbolical

  • emblematic — Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
  • emblematical — See emblematic.

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