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Webster 1913 Edition
Symbolism
Sym′bol-ism
,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 forms2.
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.
Definition 2025
symbolism
symbolism
English
Noun
symbolism (countable and uncountable, plural symbolisms)
- Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
- (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.
Translations
representation of a concept
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References
Swedish
Etymology
Noun
symbolism c
Declension
Declension of symbolism
| uncountable | uncountable | |||
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| Common | indefinite | definite | ||
| nominative | symbolism | symbolismen | ||
| genitive | symbolisms | symbolismens | ||
References
- symbolism in Svenska Akademiens Ordlista över svenska språket (13th ed., online)
- symbolism in Svenska Akademiens ordbok online.