{ } 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 ] Variants: Symbolic |