About The Word Symbolism
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Symbolism
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What's The Definition Of Symbolism?
[n] the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
[n] a system of symbols and symbolic representations Synonyms | Synonyms for Symbolism: symbolisation | symbolization Related Terms | Find terms related to Symbolism: See Also | pattern | practice | symbol Symbolism In Webster's Dictionary \Sym"bol*ism\, n.
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.
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