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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
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a symbolic manner
Context example:
symbolically accepted goals
Pertainym:
symbolic (serving as a visible symbol for something abstract)
Sense 2
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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