Signifying and Symbolic

Signifying

Signifying adjective - Indicating something.
Usage example: his tendency to use weasel words is seen as a signifying character trait

Symbolic and signifying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Symbolic" instead an adjective "Signifying".

Nearby Words: signify, signification, signified

Symbolic

Symbolic adjective - Having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else.
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Signifying and symbolic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Signifying" instead an adjective "Symbolic".

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