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Symbolism vs Semiotic - What's the difference?

symbolism | semiotic |

As a noun symbolism

is representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

As an adjective semiotic is

of or relating to semiotics or to semantics.

symbolism

English

(wikipedia symbolism)

Noun

  • Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
  • (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

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    semiotic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * semeiotic

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to semiotics or to semantics.
  • (medicine, dated) Of or relating to the signs or symptoms of diseases.
    • (Webster 1913)

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