symbology
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- noun
- /sɪmˈbɑːlədʒi/
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simbología
- In Christian symbology, the cross is a powerful symbol of sacrifice and redemption.
- books on symbology
- Christian symbology
So really you are, there's a symbology to a photograph that the photographer is choosing for you.
- So really you are, there's a symbology to a photograph that the photographer is choosing for you.
Examples
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And as I was a fan of symbology, the logo for the Wheel of Time intrigued me.
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In the symbology of the Divine Mother.
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In Christian symbology, Christ took the Church to be his Holy Bride.
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We must move clearly beyond this game of the lower experimental God symbology and work with the higher forces of the divine.
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Star symbology is prevalent throughout the entertainment, advertising, and political/military industries.
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To ensure the Marines involved fully understood the historical use of the SS symbology, a formal instructional class was prepared and delivered by unit leadership.
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How we represent what we think and feel with what we wear is the passion behind Marissa Heyl's company, Symbology Clothing.
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The professor explained how the study of symbology can deepen our understanding of ancient cultures.
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Many artists incorporate elements of symbology in their work to convey deeper meanings.
Synonyms
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A way of using images or objects to stand for ideas and qualities
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Images and symbols used to show ideas about a person, group, or movement and the study of them
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The study of signs, like words or pictures, and how people use them to send messages
The study of signs and symbols, like words or pictures, and how they create meaning in language and communication
To use signs or pictures to show ideas and feelings
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Symbology comes from the common word symbol and the ending -logy meaning 'study'. The root symbol has sym- meaning 'together' plus a part meaning 'to throw', so you can imagine 'putting pieces together to make a sign', and symbology is therefore the study of symbols and what they mean.