Symbology vs. Symbolic

Symbologynoun

(uncountable) The study or use of symbols.

Symbologynoun

(countable) An encoding scheme, particularly for barcodes.

Symbologynoun

The art of expressing by symbols.

Symbolicadjective

Pertaining to a symbol.

Symbolicadjective

Referring to something with an implicit meaning.

Symbolicnoun

See Symbolics.

Symbolicadjective

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.

Symbolicadjective

relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols;

Symbolicadjective

serving as a visible symbol for something abstract;

Symbolicadjective

using symbolism;