(n) any logical system that abstracts the form of statements away from their content in order to establish abstract criteria of consistency and validity, Syn.formal logic, mathematical logic
{ } a. [ L. symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique. ] Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs; representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight and knowledge. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sym*bol"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by such symbolical actions as he himself appointed. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Symbolical delivery (Law), the delivery of property sold by delivering something else as a symbol, token, or representative of it. Bouvier. Chitty. -- Symbolical philosophy, the philosophy expressed by hieroglyphics. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The study of ancient symbols; esp. (Theol.), that branch of historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of faith; symbolism; -- called also symbolic. [ 1913 Webster ]
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