symbolisation

• Substantif désignant l'utilisation de symboles pour transmettre une signification, ou la pratique consistant à attribuer un sens symbolique aux choses.

A noun referring to the use of symbols to convey meaning, or the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning.

1. Use of symbols to convey meaningB2formal

   The act or process of representing ideas, qualities, or concepts through symbols.

   symbolisation

   • The symbolisation of peace often uses a dove.
   • In literature, symbolisation helps convey deeper themes.
   • The artist's work relies heavily on symbolisation.

   Synonymesrepresentationsymbolismsymbology

2. Visible representation of the invisibleB2formal

   Something visible that, by association or convention, represents something else that is abstract or invisible.

   Représentation visible de l'invisible

   • The cross is a symbolisation of faith.
   • A flag is a symbolisation of a nation's identity.
   • The wedding ring is a symbolisation of commitment.

   Synonymesemblemsignsymboltoken

3. Practice of investing things with symbolic meaningC1formal

   The practice of attributing symbolic significance to objects, actions, or events.

   symbolisation

   • The symbolisation of natural elements is common in mythology.
   • Rituals often involve the symbolisation of life events.
   • The symbolisation of colors varies across different cultures.

   Synonymesfigurationrepresentationsymbolic representationsymbolism

   Antonymesliteralness