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Webster 1913 Edition


Symbolism

Sym′bol-ism

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Noun.
1.
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
.
2.
A system of symbols or representations.
3.
(Chem.)
(a)
The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
(b)
A combining together of parts or ingredients.
[Obs.]
4.
(Theol.)
The science of creeds; symbolics.

Webster 1828 Edition


Symbolism

SYM'BOLISM

,
Noun.
Among chimists, consent of parts.

Definition 2024


symbolism

symbolism

English

Noun

symbolism (countable and uncountable, plural symbolisms)

  1. Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
  2. (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

Translations

References

  1. symbolism” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.

Swedish

Etymology

symbol + -ism

Noun

symbolism c

  1. symbolism

Declension

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