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symbolically

/ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɪ/ adverb

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In Latin: symbolice, sumbolice Wiktionary

adverb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about symbolically at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. In a symbolic manner.
    symbolically accepted goals
  2. By means of symbols.
    symbolically expressed

Origin

From symbolical + -ly or symbolic + -ally.

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