symbolic
/sɪmˈbɒlɪk/adjective
उच्चारण सिम्बॉलिक
प्रतीकात्मक
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~ (of sth)
containing symbols, or being used as a symbol
प्रतीकात्मक
- The lotus is symbolic of purity.
- The dove is symbolic of peace in many cultures.
- The white flag is symbolic of surrender.
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- The peacock is symbolic of beauty in many Indian stories.
- The poem is full of symbolic images, such as the closed door.
Synonyms representative emblematic figurative allegorical metaphorical
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(of an action) showing what you feel, without being of practical use
सांकेतिक, नाममात्र का
- a symbolic gesture
- Planting a tree on the first day of school was a symbolic act.
- The mayor's visit to the flood-hit area was a symbolic gesture of support.
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- The ceremony was largely symbolic, as the decision had already been made.
- For a symbolic fee of one rupee, the school was given the land.
Synonyms token nominal gestural ceremonial
Opposite practical substantive real
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be symbolic of sth
Symbolic of means standing for or representing an idea; of follows, not for or to.
'Symbolic of' का अर्थ किसी विचार का प्रतीक होना है; इसके बाद 'of' आता है, for या to नहीं।
- The lotus is symbolic of purity.
- The dove is symbolic of peace.
symbolic + noun (gesture / act / value)
Before a noun, symbolic describes an action that shows a feeling or idea but has little practical effect.
Noun से पहले 'symbolic' ऐसे कार्य का वर्णन करता है जो भावना या विचार दिखाता है पर जिसका व्यावहारिक प्रभाव कम होता है।
- The leaders planted a tree as a symbolic gesture.
- The fine of one rupee was purely symbolic.
it is symbolic that / how
Use it is symbolic that to comment on a fact that carries a deeper meaning.
गहरा अर्थ रखने वाली बात पर टिप्पणी के लिए 'it is symbolic that' का प्रयोग होता है।
- It is symbolic that the bridge opened on Independence Day.
symbol / symbolic / symbolise
The word family: symbol (noun), symbolic (adjective), symbolise (verb), symbolism (noun, uncountable).
शब्द-परिवार: symbol (noun), symbolic (विशेषण), symbolise (verb), symbolism (uncountable noun)।
- The tricolour symbolises our freedom, and its colours are symbolic.
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symbolic + noun
gesturevaluemeaningactimportance
- The visit had great symbolic value.
adverb + symbolic
purelydeeplylargelyhighlymerely
- The ceremony was largely symbolic.
symbolic + abstract noun
of freedomof hopeof unityof sacrifice
- The flame is symbolic of unity.
verb + symbolic
beseemremainbecomeprove
- The protest remained symbolic and peaceful.
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- The white flag is symbolic of surrender.
सफ़ेद झंडा आत्मसमर्पण का प्रतीक है।
- The students lit a symbolic candle for the victims.
विद्यार्थियों ने पीड़ितों की याद में एक प्रतीकात्मक मोमबत्ती जलाई।
- In the novel, the river is symbolic of time.
उपन्यास में नदी समय का प्रतीक है।
- The government made a symbolic payment of one rupee for the land.
सरकार ने भूमि के लिए एक रुपये का प्रतीकात्मक भुगतान किया।
- Their handshake was symbolic of the new friendship.
उनका हाथ मिलाना नई मित्रता का प्रतीक था।
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✗ The Ashoka Chakra is symbolic for progress.
✓ The Ashoka Chakra is symbolic of progress.
Symbolic takes of, not for.
'Symbolic' के बाद 'of' आता है, 'for' नहीं।
✗ The owl is symbol of wisdom.
✓ The owl is a symbol of wisdom.
Symbol is a countable noun and needs a; if you want an adjective, use symbolic of.
'Symbol' गणनीय noun है और इसके साथ 'a' लगता है; विशेषण चाहिए तो 'symbolic of' लिखें।
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These words describe things that stand for ideas, but with different strength.
ये शब्द विचारों के प्रतिनिधि का वर्णन करते हैं, पर अलग-अलग बल के साथ।
Standing for an idea or acting as a sign.
किसी विचार का प्रतिनिधित्व करने वाला या संकेत के रूप में काम करने वाला।
- A symbolic act.
Used in a non-literal sense in language.
भाषा में शाब्दिक अर्थ से भिन्न अर्थ में प्रयुक्त।
- A figurative meaning.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
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sym·bol·ic
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Homophone: symbol (a sign) and cymbal (a musical instrument).
Homophone: symbol (प्रतीक) और cymbal (मंजीरा, एक वाद्य)।
§Grammar and usage
Symbolic of sth ('symbolic of peace').
Usage: 'symbolic of sth' का मतलब है किसी चीज़ का प्रतीक होना। जैसे 'symbolic of peace' का मतलब शांति का प्रतीक है। यहाँ preposition 'of' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
A symbolic gesture, symbolic value.
Collocations: a symbolic gesture (प्रतीकात्मक भाव, जिसका असली असर कम हो), symbolic value (प्रतीकात्मक महत्व)।
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General knowledge
India's national symbols include the Ashoka Lion Capital (emblem), the lotus (flower), the tiger (animal), the peacock (bird), the banyan (tree) and the mango (fruit).
भारत के राष्ट्रीय प्रतीकों में अशोक सिंह-स्तंभ (प्रतीक-चिह्न), कमल (फूल), बाघ (पशु), मोर (पक्षी), बरगद (वृक्ष) और आम (फल) शामिल हैं।