symbolic

adjective

Serving as a symbol.

adjective

Serving as a particular instance of a broader pattern or situation; representative.

adjective

Of, relating to, or expressed by means of symbols or a symbol.

adjective

Using symbolism.

Of or pertaining to symbolism, 4.

Of or pertaining to symbols; of the nature of a symbol; serving as a symbol; representative: as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight and knowledge.

In grammar, formal; relational; connective: sometimes noting words having a formal or relational value.

In mathematics, dealing with symbols of operation.

noun

Same as symbolics.