symbolic
gb/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/ us/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/
B2
Inglese
~ 5700
szimbolikus, jelképes, vminek a jelképe
B2
1
Schema d'uso:
[something] is symbolic of [something]
For many people, the white dove is symbolic of peace and hope.
Sok ember számára a fehér galamb a béke és a remény jelképe.
The ceremony is largely symbolic of the transfer of power from one leader to another.
A szertartás nagyrészt a hatalom egyik vezetőről a másikra való átadását jelképezi.
His return to the city where he grew up was symbolic of a new beginning in his life.
The broken chains in the statue are symbolic of freedom from oppression.
In the painting, the stormy sky is symbolic of the character’s inner conflict.
Esempi per chi studia
The red rose is symbolic of love.
A vörös rózsa a szerelem jelképe.
In this story, the dark room is symbolic of fear.
Ebben a történetben a sötét szoba a félelmet jelképezi.
The flag is symbolic of our country.
For her, this song is symbolic of her childhood.
The open door is symbolic of new chances.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse "symbolic" with "sympathetic" or "symbiotic" because they look similar. Also, they may say "it is symbol of" instead of the correct "it is symbolic of" or "it is a symbol of".
Significato
representing something else as a sign
Collocazioni
symbolic meaning
|symbolic value
|symbolic importance
|symbolic image
|highly symbolic
|deeply symbolic
Sinonimi
representative (Stresses that something stands for or shows the qualities of something else, often more neutral and general.)
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emblematic (More formal; often used for things that clearly stand as a typical example or symbol of something.)
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metaphorical (Focuses more on non-literal, imaginative comparison rather than on a stable sign or symbol.)
Contrari
literal (Describes language or things that mean exactly what they say, with no additional symbolic meaning.)
Temi
language
|culture
|art
|religion
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Showing an idea or quality by using a sign, picture, or action instead of saying it in words.
Representing an idea, quality, or fact by using a sign, object, action, or image instead of stating it directly.
B2
2
jelképes
B1
Schema d'uso:
a symbolic [action / gesture / amount]
The company offered a symbolic pay rise of one dollar a week.
A cég jelképes, heti egy dolláros béremelést ajánlott.
The apology felt purely symbolic and did not come with any real change in policy.
A bocsánatkérés pusztán jelképesnek tűnt, és nem járt valódi változással a szabályokban.
Planting a single tree is a symbolic act, but it raises awareness about climate change.
The government made a symbolic gesture by cutting their own salaries first.
They gave him a symbolic title, but he had no real power in the organization.
Esempi per chi studia
The gift was small but symbolic.
Az ajándék apró volt, de jelképes jelentőségű.
Their visit to the old house was symbolic; they did not stay long.
A régi háznál tett látogatásuk inkább jelképes volt; nem maradtak sokáig.
The change in price is only symbolic and will not help people.
Her new role is symbolic; she cannot make big decisions.
They made a symbolic move to show they care about the problem.
Errore comune:
Learners may assume that "symbolic" always means "important". In this sense, it often means the opposite: the action may look important but has little practical effect.
Significato
done mainly for show, not effect
Collocazioni
symbolic gesture
|symbolic act
|symbolic move
|purely symbolic
|largely symbolic
|mostly symbolic
Sinonimi
token (Often suggests something is small or not serious, done only to appear fair or caring.)
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nominal (Focuses on something being very small in amount, often more about size than about symbolic meaning.)
Contrari
substantive (Suggests something has real, significant content or effect, not just appearance.)
Temi
politics
|business
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Done to show a feeling or idea, but not to make a real change.
Done or existing only as a sign of support, approval, or change, without having real or practical effect.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
szimbolikus
C1
Schema d'uso:
symbolic [field / method / representation]
In symbolic logic, arguments are written using special signs instead of words.
A szimbolikus logikában az érveket szavak helyett speciális jelekkel írják le.
The software can perform symbolic differentiation of complex functions.
A szoftver összetett függvények szimbolikus differenciálását is el tudja végezni.
Symbolic AI tries to model reasoning by manipulating symbols that stand for real-world concepts.
The researcher proposed a new form of symbolic representation for language data.
Students often find the move from numbers to symbolic algebra challenging.
Esempi per chi studia
We started working with symbolic equations in math class.
Matematikaórán elkezdtünk szimbolikus egyenletekkel dolgozni.
This program can do symbolic math with letters like x and y.
Ez a program olyan betűkkel is tud szimbolikus matematikai számításokat végezni, mint az x és az y.
Symbolic logic uses signs to show ideas.
The robot uses symbolic rules to make decisions.
He studies symbolic language in computer science.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse "symbolic" with "symmetrical" or "symbolic" with general everyday "symbolic" meaning. In technical contexts, it usually refers to the use of formal symbols (like x, y, →) in systems such as math, logic, or programming.
Significato
using symbols in formal systems
Collocazioni
symbolic logic
|symbolic representation
|symbolic language
|symbolic computation
|symbolic reasoning
|symbolic AI
Sinonimi
formal (In logic and mathematics, "formal" can overlap, stressing strict use of symbols and rules.)
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notational (Focuses on the system of written symbols rather than on the abstract use itself.)
Contrari
numeric (Emphasizes the direct use of numbers instead of general symbols or variables.)
Temi
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Definizione
Using signs, letters, or other marks to show numbers, ideas, or rules in math, logic, or computers.
Relating to or using symbols, especially in mathematics, logic, or computing, instead of specific numeric values or concrete objects.
Grammatica
Forma base
symbolic
IPA
GB/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/
US/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/
Sillabe e accento
sym - bol - ic (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bol)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: symbolic
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
be symbolic of [something]
1/bˈi sɪmbˈɑlɪk əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
represent something as a symbol
To show or stand for an idea, quality, or situation, not in a direct way but as a sign.
Esempi
- For many people, this old bridge is symbolic of the town’s history.
- The empty chair at the table was symbolic of the friend they had lost.
- The change in logo is symbolic of the company’s new direction.