Symbol: meaning, definitions and examples

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symbol

 

[ หˆsษชmbษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

A symbol is a mark or character used to represent an object, function, or process, such as +, -, *, / in mathematics.

Synonyms

character, glyph, sign

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.
Context #2 | Noun

communication

A symbol can also refer to an object or image that represents a concept, idea, or relationship.

Synonyms

emblem, representation, token

Examples of usage

  • The dove is a symbol of peace.
  • In many cultures, the color white is a symbol of purity.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To symbolize means to represent something by using symbols or imagery.

Synonyms

embody, represent, stand for

Examples of usage

  • The red rose symbolizes love and passion.
  • Wearing a black armband can symbolize mourning or remembrance.

Translations

Translations of the word "symbol" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรญmbolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Symbol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simbol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะผะฒะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ symbol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒณใƒœใƒซ (shinboru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท symbole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญmbolo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sembol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํ˜ธ (giho)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุฒ (ramz)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ symbol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ symbol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฆๅท (fรบhร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simbol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกkn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะผะฒะพะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ (simbลlo)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simvol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.