symbolical meaning

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symbolical (adjective): relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols.

symbolical has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

symbolical as an adjective

  1. relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
    • symbolic logic
    • symbolic operations
    • symbolic thinking

    Synonyms: symbolic

    Related forms: symbol

  2. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
    • a crown is emblematic of royalty
    • the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish

    Synonyms: emblematic, emblematical, symbolic

    Similar: representative

    Related forms: symbol

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SY · words ending in AL · 10-letter words

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