EMBLEMATIC

emblematic, emblematical, symbolic, symbolical

(adjective) 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”

emblematic, exemplary, typic

(adjective) being or serving as an illustration of a type; “the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy”; “an action exemplary of his conduct”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

emblematic (comparative more emblematic, superlative most emblematic)

Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.

Synonyms: symbolic, illustrative

(figurative) Typical.

Synonyms: representative, exemplary, characteristic

Source: Wiktionary


Em`blem*at"ic, Em`blem*at"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. emblématique.]

Definition: Pertaining to, containing, or consisting in, an emblem; symbolic; typically representative; representing as an emblem; as, emblematic language or ornaments; a crown is emblematic of royalty; white is emblematic of purity.

– Em`blem*at"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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