symbolical

• Forme vieillie de « symbolique », signifiant qui sert de symbole ou représente autre chose ; rare en anglais moderne.

An older form of 'symbolic', meaning serving as a symbol or representing something else, now rarely used in modern English.

1. Relating to symbolsB2formal

   Relating to or using symbols as a means of representation or communication.

   relatif aux symboles

   • The painting uses symbolical imagery to convey complex ideas.
   • Mathematical notation is a symbolical language.
   • The ritual has a deep symbolical meaning.

   Synonymesemblematicalfigurativerepresentationalsymbolic

2. Serving as a symbolB2formal

   Serving as a visible or tangible representation of something abstract or intangible.

   symbolique

   • The dove is symbolical of peace.
   • The crown is a symbolical representation of royal authority.
   • His gesture was purely symbolical, not practical.

   Synonymesemblematicfigurativerepresentativesymbolic