n. [ Cf. F. symbolique. See Symbolic, a. ] (Theol.) See Symbolics. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A system of symbols or representations. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Chem.) (a) The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby. (b) A combining together of parts or ingredients. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. (Theol.) The science of creeds; symbolics. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who employs symbols. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. Characterized by the use of symbols; as, symbolistic poetry. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. symbolisation. ] The act of symbolizing; symbolical representation. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To make to agree in properties or qualities. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To make representative of something; to regard or treat as symbolic. “Some symbolize the same from the mystery of its colors.” Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To represent by a symbol or symbols. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Symbolized p. pr. & vb. n. Symbolizing ] [ Cf. F. symboliser. ] 1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize. [ 1913 Webster ]

The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of order doth symbolize with harmony. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

They both symbolize in this, that they love to look upon themselves through multiplying glasses. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them. G. S. Faber. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who symbolizes. [ 1913 Webster ]