Symbolism vs. Symbology
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Difference Between Symbolism and Symbology
Symbolismnoun
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
Symbologynoun
(uncountable) The study or use of symbols.
Symbolismnoun
(obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.
Symbologynoun
(countable) An encoding scheme, particularly for barcodes.
Symbolismnoun
a system of symbols and symbolic representations
Symbolismnoun
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
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Symbolismnoun
an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
