[sym.bol.ic] also sym.bol.i.cal adj (1610) 1 a: using, employing, or exhibiting a symbol b: consisting of or proceeding by means of symbols
2: of, relating to, or constituting a symbol
3: characterized by or terminating in symbols "~ thinking"
4: characterized by symbolism "a ~ dance" -- sym.bol.i.cal.ly adv