Symbology

/[sɪmˈbɑləd͡ʒi]/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The study or use of symbols. uncountable
  2. 2
    the study or the use of symbols and symbolism wordnet
  3. 3
    An encoding scheme, particularly for barcodes. countable

    "The pronounced symbology of antispecial privileges in schools and in society at large underscores the pervasive emphasis on the social equality of the common man."

Synonyms

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allegorycipheremblemiconologyideogramlogogram

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"I have a very interesting book about symbology."

Etymology

From symbol + -ology, with (haplology) of -olol- to -ol.

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