Symbols: meaning, definitions and examples

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symbols

 

[ หˆsษชmbษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

Symbols are characters or signs used to represent numbers, quantities, operations, or other mathematical concepts.

Synonyms

characters, notations, signs

Examples of usage

  • Mathematics often uses symbols such as +, -, =, >, < to represent operations or relationships.
  • Algebraic symbols like x, y, and z are commonly used to represent unknown quantities in equations.
Context #2 | Noun

symbols and meanings

Symbols can also refer to objects or images that represent ideas, beliefs, or concepts.

Synonyms

emblems, icons, representations

Examples of usage

  • The dove is a symbol of peace and freedom.
  • The color red is often used as a symbol of passion and love.
Context #3 | Noun

linguistics

In linguistics, symbols can be characters or sounds that represent specific sounds or concepts in a writing system or language.

Synonyms

characters, letters, sounds

Examples of usage

  • The letters of the alphabet are symbols used to represent different sounds in English.
  • The International Phonetic Alphabet uses symbols to represent the sounds of human speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "symbols" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรญmbolos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅ€เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Symbole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ simbol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะผะฒะพะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ symbole

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒณใƒœใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท symboles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญmbolos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท semboller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ symboly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ symboly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฌฆๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simboli

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกkn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ำ™ะผั–ะทะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simvollar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรญmbolos

Etymology

The word 'symbols' traces its origins back to the Greek word 'symbolon', meaning a token or sign. In ancient times, symbols were used to convey messages or represent abstract ideas. Over the centuries, symbols have played a crucial role in communication, culture, and religion, evolving to encompass a wide range of meanings and interpretations.

See also: symbol, symbolic, symbolism, symbolization, symbolize, symbolizing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,028, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.