symbolic language
"Symbolic language" is a method of communication that uses symbols to represent ideas, objects, or relationships, found in fields ranging from literature to mathematics.
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Definition
C1General Communication
(formal, academic)A system that uses symbols like letters, images, or codes to convey ideas and relationships.
Example
- Hieroglyphs are an ancient form of symbolic language.
- Emoji are a modern example of symbolic language used in digital communication.
C1Literature and Art
(formal, figurative)A method of using symbols to represent complex concepts and evoke emotions indirectly.
Example
- The use of the dove as a symbol of peace is a classic example of symbolic language in art.
- In the novel, the storm is symbolic language for the protagonist's inner turmoil.
B2Science and Mathematics
(technical, academic)A form of shorthand using symbols to achieve precision in scientific or mathematical calculations.
Example
- Mathematical equations often use symbolic language to simplify complex ideas.
- Chemical formulas are a type of symbolic language that represents substances and their reactions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "symbolic language":
logical languageconstructed languagevisual languageartificial languageprivate languageliterary languagestandard languagelanguage gameobject languagesign language