emblematic
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bləˈmæt
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emblem (ˈɛmbləm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc, esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea: the dove is an emblem of peace |
| 2. | an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book |
| [C15: from Latin emblēma raised decoration, mosaic, from Greek, literally: something inserted, from emballein to insert, from ballein to throw] | |
| emblem'atic | |
| —adj | |
| emblem'atical | |
| —adj | |
| emblem'atically | |
| —adv | |
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Emblematic
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Example sentences
He pierced the emblematic or spiritual character of the visible, audible, tangible world.
These are ripoffs, not homages, but they are also emblematic of a movie that is essentially a special-effects extravaganza.
Sociology in its dumbed-down condition is emblematic of a society that doesn't want to know too much about itself.
The designs on the coins issued during this program shall be emblematic of one national site in each host jurisdiction.
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