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The definition of symbolic is serving as a representation or is something that has a greater meaning because of what it represents.

(adjective)

Smiling is an example of a symbolic gesture of welcome.
Writing a letter to someone you have been fueding with for years is an example of a symbolic gesture that can signify forgiveness.

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See symbolic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or expressed in a symbol or symbols
that serves as a symbol (of something)
characterized by symbolism

Origin: LL symbolicus < Gr symbolikos

Also symbolical

Related Forms:

symbolically adverb

See symbolic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or expressed by means of symbols or a symbol.
Serving as a symbol.
Using symbolism: symbolic art.

Related Forms:

sym·bolˈi·cal·ly adverb

sym·bolˈi·cal·ness noun

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