symbolic
gb/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/ us/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/
B2
Inglês
~ 5700
szimbolikus, jelképes, vminek a jelképe
B2
1
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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".
Significado
representing something else as a sign
Colocações
symbolic meaning
|symbolic value
|symbolic importance
|symbolic image
|highly symbolic
|deeply symbolic
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
literal (Describes language or things that mean exactly what they say, with no additional symbolic meaning.)
Temas
language
|culture
|art
|religion
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
done mainly for show, not effect
Colocações
symbolic gesture
|symbolic act
|symbolic move
|purely symbolic
|largely symbolic
|mostly symbolic
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
substantive (Suggests something has real, significant content or effect, not just appearance.)
Temas
politics
|business
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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
Padrão de 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
using symbols in formal systems
Colocações
symbolic logic
|symbolic representation
|symbolic language
|symbolic computation
|symbolic reasoning
|symbolic AI
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
numeric (Emphasizes the direct use of numbers instead of general symbols or variables.)
Temas
mathematics
|computing
|science
|technology
|education
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
symbolic
AFI
GB/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/
US/sɪmbˈɑlɪk/
Sílabas e tonicidade
sym - bol - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (bol)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: symbolic
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.