What does "emblematic" mean?

Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.

How do you pronounce "emblematic"?

Pronounced //ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk//.

Common synonyms include: symbolic, case in point, ceremonial mace, characteristic, classical concert, connotative.

/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/ adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Adjective

1
Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
"All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;..."
2
Very typical. figuratively
"With Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win. Such containment tactics can prove high risk but the only threat England could muster was a shot from Aluko which flew high and wide. It seemed entirely emblematic of their afternoon."

Adjective

"He was a brilliant and emblematic scientist."

From French emblématique. See emblem.