symbological

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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

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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

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

is the same meaning but uses a different word form

signaletic

vssymbological

Specialized

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

is broader, covering study and general use of symbols

semiotical

vssymbological

Specialized

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

is broader, applying to symbols and their meanings beyond academia

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.