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symbology

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sym⋅bol⋅o⋅gy

[sim-bol-uh-jee]
–noun
1. the study of symbols.
2. the use of symbols; symbolism.

Origin:
1830–40; by haplology, symbolo- (comb. form of symbol ) + -logy


sym⋅bo⋅log⋅i⋅cal [sim-buh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
sym⋅bol⋅o⋅gist, noun
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sym·bol·o·gy   (sĭm-bŏl'ə-jē)   
n.  
  1. The study or interpretation of symbols or symbolism.

  2. The use of symbols.

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