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Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, n. [Cf. F. symbolique. See {Symbolic},
a.] (Theol.)
See {Symbolics}.
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Symbolic \Sym*bol"ic\, Symbolical \Sym*bol"ic*al\, a. [L.
symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.]
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a
symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs;
representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight
and knowledge. -- {Sym*bol"ic*al*ly}, adv. --
{Sym*bol"ic*al*ness}, n.
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The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by
such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. --Jer.
Taylor.
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{Symbolical delivery} (Law), the delivery of property sold by
delivering something else as a symbol, token, or
representative of it. --Bouvier. Chitty.

{Symbolical philosophy}, the philosophy expressed by
hieroglyphics.
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Symbolics \Sym*bol"ics\, n.
The study of ancient symbols; esp. (Theol.), that branch of
historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of
faith; symbolism; -- called also {symbolic}.
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