symbological

9.9

Relating to signs that stand for ideas or feelings

adjective
/ˌsɪmbəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

: simbólico

They were named after the seven visible moving "heavenly particles" according to their symbological characterization of a deity.

Examples

In his school's symbological system, the crow represented change, something new and good.

Fiction book (2000)
The artist's work is rich in symbological elements, each color representing a different emotion.
The professor gave a lecture on symbological interpretations of ancient texts and their significance in culture.
In psychology, we often analyze symbological aspects of dreams to understand their deeper meanings.

Synonyms

semiotic

vssymbological

Specialized

2 8.9

About signs and symbols people use to make and share meaning like pictures or words

is wider, applying to study and use of symbols beyond communication

semiological

vssymbological

Specialized

9.1

Relating to the study of signs and symbols and how people use them

is the same meaning but uses a different word form

semiotical

vssymbological

Specialized

9.9

Relating to the study of signs and symbols and how they give meaning

is broader, applying to symbols and their meanings beyond academia

signaletic

vssymbological

Specialized

9.9

About signs and symbols that give meaning, for example in advertising or traffic signs

is broader, covering study and general use of symbols

Surface Forms

symbological positive

Morphology

symbological = symbol (semi-transparent) = symbol + ological

The word is compositional, but the learned suffix '-ological' makes the exact sense more technical than a fully everyday derivation from 'symbol'.

Etymology

Symbological comes from symbol and the ending -logical; symbol comes from an old Greek word meaning 'sign' or 'token', and -logical means 'study of' or 'about'. So, symbological describes something that is about symbols and their meanings.