emblematical

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Word: Emblematical

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: The word "emblematical" describes something that serves as a visible symbol for something abstract. In simpler terms, if something is emblematic, it represents or stands for a bigger idea, concept, or quality.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "emblematical" to describe objects, images, or actions that symbolize ideas or values.
• It is often used in discussions about art, literature, culture, and history.

Example:

• "The dove is emblematical of peace." (This means that the dove is a symbol that represents the idea of peace.)

Advanced Usage:

In literature or discussions about symbolism, you might say: - "The use of fire in the poem is emblematical of passion and destruction."

Word Variants:

• Emblem (noun): A symbol or a sign that represents something.
  • Example: "The eagle is the emblem of the United States."
• Emblematic (adjective): Very similar to "emblematical," often used interchangeably.
  • Example: "Her courage is emblematic of the spirit of the community."

Different Meanings:

While "emblematical" primarily refers to symbols, it can also imply something that is representative or characteristic of a particular quality or concept.

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Adjective

1. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
   • a crown is emblematic of royalty
   • the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish

Synonyms

• emblematic
• symbolic
• symbolical