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SYMBOLICALLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does symbolically mean?

• SYMBOLICALLY (adverb)
The adverb SYMBOLICALLY has 2 senses:

1. in a symbolic manner
2. by means of symbols

Familiarity information: SYMBOLICALLY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SYMBOLICALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a symbolic manner

Context example:

symbolically accepted goals

Pertainym:

symbolic (serving as a visible symbol for something abstract)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

By means of symbols

Context example:

symbolically expressed

Pertainym:

symbolic (relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols)

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