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\sim-ˈbä-lik\ also sym•bol•i•cal \-li-kəl\ adjective (1610) 1 a : using, employing, or exhibiting a symbol b : consisting of or proceeding by means of symbols 2 : of, relating to, or constituting a symbol 3 : characterized by or terminating in symbols 〈symbolic thinking〉 4 : characterized by symbolism 〈a symbolic dance〉 — sym•bol•i•cal•ly \-li-k(ə-)lē\ adverb