Ingles

symbolism

gb/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/ us/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
B2 Ingles
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Use of symbols for meaning

the use of objects, images, colors, or actions to stand for deeper ideas or feelings

Padron ng paggamit: symbolism in [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse symbolism with symbol. A symbol is the thing that represents an idea; symbolism is the use of symbols or their meanings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
symbolic representation (more explicit and slightly more formal) | imagery (often refers to descriptive or visual language, not only symbols) | allegory (a whole story or image system with a hidden symbolic meaning)
Mga kasalungat
literalness (the quality of meaning exactly what is said or shown, without symbolic meaning) | realism (representation of things as they are rather than through symbolic meanings)
Mga kolokasyon
religious symbolism |political symbolism |literary symbolism |visual symbolism |powerful symbolism |rich symbolism |use symbolism |employ symbolism |symbolism in art |symbolism in literature
Mga tema
art |literature |culture |religion |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • The novel uses bird symbolism to explore freedom and escape.
  • Color symbolism is important in many wedding traditions around the world.
  • The director filled the film with religious symbolism, from the lighting to the final image.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The white dove is an example of symbolism.
  • The poem uses symbolism to talk about death.
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Symbolic meaning of something

the deeper meaning that people connect with an object, color, action, or event

Padron ng paggamit: the symbolism of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Use the symbolism of something when talking about its meaning: “the symbolism of the flag,” not usually “the symbolism about the flag.”
Mga kasingkahulugan
symbolic meaning (clearer and more direct in everyday explanation) | significance (broader; can mean importance as well as symbolic meaning) | connotation (refers to suggested associations, especially of words or images)
Mga kasalungat
literal meaning (the direct meaning, without deeper symbolic interpretation) | practical effect (what something actually does, rather than what it represents)
Mga kolokasyon
the symbolism of colors |the symbolism of the flag |the symbolism of flowers |historical symbolism |cultural symbolism |national symbolism |clear symbolism |obvious symbolism |complex symbolism |understand the symbolism
Mga tema
meaning |culture |communication |society
Mga Halimbawa
  • The symbolism of the broken mirror is explained near the end of the film.
  • Many people understood the apology’s symbolism, even though it did not change the law.
  • The black clothing carried strong symbolism at the protest.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Do you know the symbolism of this flower?
  • The flag has important symbolism for many people.
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System of symbols

a group of symbols used together in a particular area or tradition

Padron ng paggamit: [field/culture] symbolism
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning is more formal and less common than the general meaning “use of symbols.” In everyday English, system of symbols or notation may sound clearer.
Mga kasingkahulugan
notation (used especially for formal symbols in mathematics, music, science, or logic) | symbol system (more transparent and common in general explanation) | iconography (often refers to the traditional images and symbols used in art or religion)
Mga kasalungat
plain language (communication using ordinary words rather than symbols or notation)
Mga kolokasyon
mathematical symbolism |chemical symbolism |religious symbolism |alchemical symbolism |traditional symbolism |a system of symbolism |develop a symbolism |interpret a symbolism
Mga tema
communication |education |science |religion |culture
Mga Halimbawa
  • Students must learn the basic mathematical symbolism before they can read the proof.
  • The temple carvings belong to a complex system of religious symbolism.
  • The article explains the symbolism used in medieval maps.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Music has its own symbolism.
  • The chart uses scientific symbolism.
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Symbolist art and literature movement

an art and literature movement that expressed feelings and ideas through symbols rather than realistic detail

Padron ng paggamit: Symbolism
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This historical movement is often capitalized: Symbolism. Do not confuse it with the general noun symbolism.
Mga kasingkahulugan
Symbolist movement (more explicit name for the historical movement) | decadent movement (related literary/artistic movement, not exactly the same)
Mga kasalungat
realism (an artistic approach focused on ordinary life and realistic detail) | naturalism (a related realistic movement emphasizing environment, heredity, and social conditions)
Mga kolokasyon
French Symbolism |European Symbolism |the Symbolism movement |Symbolism in poetry |Symbolism in painting |Symbolist art |Symbolist poetry
Mga tema
art |literature |history |culture
Mga Halimbawa
  • Symbolism influenced many modernist poets and painters.
  • The course begins with French Symbolism and then moves on to early modernism.
  • In Symbolism, a landscape may suggest a state of mind rather than simply show a real place.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Symbolism was important in European art.
  • The poet is connected with Symbolism.
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GB/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
US/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
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sym - bol - ism (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
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Noun
  • Base: symbolism
  • Plural: symbolism, symbolisms
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