Symbol Synonyms & Definitions

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• SymbolDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (v. t.) To symbolize.
  2. (n.) An abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium (Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum), Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names and symbols under Element.
  3. (n.) A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
  4. (n.) Share; allotment.
  5. (n.) An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
  6. (n.) Any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
  7. (n.) That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty.

• SymbolismDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (n.) A combining together of parts or ingredients.
  2. (n.) The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.
  3. (n.) The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
  4. (n.) A system of symbols or representations.
  5. (n.) The science of creeds; symbolics.

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