symbolic
adjectiveUK /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/
US /sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/
Something symbolic stands for something else, like a picture or object that means a bigger idea.
The white dove is symbolic of peace.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Used to describe a small action that shows a bigger feeling or intention.
Planting a tree was a symbolic gesture of hope for the future.
3. In math or logic, using letters or signs to stand for numbers or ideas.
The equation uses symbolic letters like x and y.
4. Relating to symbols in art, religion, or stories.
The painting is full of symbolic images, like a snake and a mirror.