symbolics

      See also symbolic

      English

      Etymology

      From French symbolique or Latin symbolicus, from Ancient Greek συμβολικός (symbolikos) "of or belonging to a symbol".

      Pronunciation

      • Rhymes: -ɒlɪks

      Noun

      symbolics

      1. The study of ancient symbols;
      2. (theology) The study of that branch of historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of faith;
      3. Symbolism;
      4. also called symbolic.

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      Last modified on 14 June 2013, at 21:34