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AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word
symbolic
/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/ Syllables: sym·ˈbol·ic
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Serving as a symbol; representing an idea rather than a literal action alone.
Synonyms
representative
emblematic
figurative
Antonyms
literal
concrete
Translations
symbolic in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
رمزي، دلالي
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شيء يمثل فكرة أو معنى أعمق، وليس مجرد شكله الظاهري.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Symbolic means representing an idea beyond the literal act. Graduation ceremonies and literary imagery often carry symbolic meaning in academic contexts.
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Memory TipSymbol plus -ic — relating to signs that stand for larger meanings.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The ribbon cutting was largely symbolic, as laboratories had already operated for several months.
Literary critics examined symbolic use of water imagery in the novels assigned for the comparative course.
Award ceremonies carry symbolic value recognizing scholarly contribution beyond the monetary prize amount.
Word Families & Pronunciation
symbolic
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | symbol |
| noun | symbolism |
| adverb | symbolically |
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