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sym·bol·o·gy  (sm-bl-j)
n.
1. The study or interpretation of symbols or symbolism.
2. The use of symbols.

symbology [sɪmˈbɒlədʒɪ]
n
the use, study, or interpretation of symbols
symbological  [ˌsɪmbəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
symbologist  n

symbology
1. the study and interpretation of symbols. Also called symbolism.
2. representation by means of symbols. Also called symbolism.
3. any system of symbols. — symbologist, n. — symbological, adj.
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1. the study and interpretation of symbols.
2. representation by means of symbols. Also symbolism.
3. any system of symbols. — symbologist, n. — symbological, adj.
See also: Representation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.symbology - the study or the use of symbols and symbolism
ology - an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge


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