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Antonyms for symbolization


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sim-buh-luh-zey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌsɪm bə ləˈzeɪ ʃən



Definition of symbolization

  • As in art : noun creation meant to communicate or appeal to senses or mind
  • As in meaning : noun message, signification
  • As in sign : noun document with information; symbol
  • As in suggestion : noun hint, implication
  • As in defense mechanism : noun protective activity
  • As in significancy : noun meaning
  • As in signification : noun meaning
  • As in allegory : noun indirect representation, storytelling
Example sentences :
  • According to the early Christian symbolization, the ship denoted the Church.
  • Extract from : « Walks in Rome » by Augustus J.C. Hare
  • The resurrection of itself is an event of such a peculiar nature as to forbid its symbolization.
  • Extract from : « The Revelation Explained » by F. Smith
  • Symbolization of the offering of self is made by a silver string as long as the giver is tall.
  • Extract from : « Castes and Tribes of Southern India » by Edgar Thurston
  • The simplification of life is attained in dreams through three processes, visualization, condensation and symbolization.
  • Extract from : « Psychoanalysis » by Andr Tridon
  • Symbolization is a reduction of an object to one essential detail which has struck us as more important than the others.
  • Extract from : « Psychoanalysis » by Andr Tridon
  • The fancy is rather poetical and this example is quite typical of the symbolization of our lifes incidents by the dream work.
  • Extract from : « Psychoanalysis » by Andr Tridon
  • Besides time, mood was also expressed by the primitive Indo-European verb, recourse being had to symbolization for the purpose.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 » by Various

Synonyms for symbolization

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