Humanities

Symbolism

A concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance. The symbolism may be mental or a visible sign or representation. (From Webster, 3d ed)

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance. The symbolism may be mental or a visible sign or representation. (From Webster, 3d ed)

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3 entry terms
  • Symbolisms
  • Symbolism (Psychology)
  • Symbolisms (Psychology)

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Indexing Annotation

symbolism in art, music, literature, etc. goes here; graphic symbols go in a variety of places where pertinent (EMBLEMS AND INSIGNIA; LANGUAGE; COMMUNICATION; WRITING; etc.); coordinate with the object or concept symbolized

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History Note

96; was SYMBOLISM (PSYCHOLOGY) 1979-95; was heading 1963-78

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  1. K01w.400w.899
  2. K01w.752w.798

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Symbolism. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013561. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013561
  2. Symbolism. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4419563