Definitions for symbolically
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. symbolicallyadverb

   in a symbolic manner

   "symbolically accepted goals"

2. symbolicallyadverb

   by means of symbols

   "symbolically expressed"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. symbolicallyadverb

   In a symbolic manner.

2. symbolicallyadverb

   By means of symbols or a symbol.

3. symbolicallyadverb

   As symbols or a symbol.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Symbolicallyadverb

   Typically; by representation.

   Etymology: from symbolical.

   This distinction of animals was hieroglyphical, in the inward sense implying an abstinence from certain vices, symbolically intimated from the nature of those animals. Brown.

   It symbolically teaches our duty, and promotes charity by a real signature and a sensible sermon. Taylor.

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1. symbolically

   Symbolically refers to the representation or expression of something through symbols, signs, or emblematic imagery, rather than literal or direct means. It can also pertain to actions, objects, or words that carry deeper meanings, representing abstract ideas, concepts, or feelings.

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce symbolically?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say symbolically in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of symbolically in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of symbolically in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of symbolically in a Sentence

1. Tyler Kustra:

   Previous rounds of sanctions have been imposed symbolically, and given the very serious concerns we have over Russia dismembering one of its neighbors... it behooves the government to go and put some teeth behind these measures.

2. Michael Rubin:

   No one expects these states to do anything but issue declarations, but you have to take it as symbolically important.

3. United States:

   The United States endorsement is politically important, symbolically important, but in order to see a regime change, there are some things lacking, over the years President Nicolas Maduro's been very clever about co-opting their support, sharing economic benefits with them -- the military now has an oil services company.

4. Mehran Haghirian:

   It was imposed symbolically by Trump, they knew it wouldn't have much of an impact.

5. Erica Jong:

   To name oneself is the first act of both the poet and the revolutionary. When we take away the right to an individual name, we symbolically take away the right to be an individual. Immigration officials did this to refugees; husbands routinely do it to wives.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=symbolically
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Symbolically
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=symbolically
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=symbolically