symbolism

English

Etymology

symbol + -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/
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  • Hyphenation: sym‧bol‧ism

Noun

symbolism (countable and uncountable, plural symbolisms)

  1. Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]
  2. (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

Derived terms

Translations

Swedish

Etymology

symbol + -ism

Noun

symbolism c

  1. symbolism

Declension

Declension of symbolism 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative symbolism symbolismen
Genitive symbolisms symbolismens

References

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