Symbol: meaning, definitions and examples
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symbol
[ หsษชmbษl ]
mathematics
A symbol is a mark or character used to represent an object, function, or process, such as +, -, *, / in mathematics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- In the equation 2 + 3 = 5, the symbol + represents addition.
- Symbols like % or $ are often used to denote percentage or currency values.
communication
A symbol can also refer to an object or image that represents a concept, idea, or relationship.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dove is a symbol of peace.
- In many cultures, the color white is a symbol of purity.
Translations
Translations of the word "symbol" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sรญmbolo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Symbol
๐ฎ๐ฉ simbol
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะผะฒะพะป
๐ต๐ฑ symbol
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใณใใซ (shinboru)
๐ซ๐ท symbole
๐ช๐ธ sรญmbolo
๐น๐ท sembol
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐํธ (giho)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู ุฒ (ramz)
๐จ๐ฟ symbol
๐ธ๐ฐ symbol
๐จ๐ณ ็ฌฆๅท (fรบhร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ simbol
๐ฎ๐ธ tรกkn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะผะฒะพะป
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ (simbลlo)
๐ฆ๐ฟ simvol
๐ฒ๐ฝ sรญmbolo
Etymology
The term 'symbol' originated from the Latin word 'symbolus,' which in turn came from the Greek word 'symbolon,' meaning a mark, token, or sign. Symbols have played a crucial role in human communication and representation throughout history, from ancient hieroglyphics to modern-day emojis. They are used to convey complex ideas and concepts in a concise and visually appealing manner.
See also: symbolic, symbolism, symbolization, symbolize, symbolizing, symbols.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,449, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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