emblematic

adjective

em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants or less commonly emblematical
: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
emblematically adverb

Examples of emblematic in a Sentence

the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin emblēmaticus, from emblēmat-, emblēma emblem entry 1 + -icus -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emblematic was in 1645

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Cite this Entry

“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

emblematic

adjective
em·​blem·​at·​ic ˌem-blə-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce emblematic (audio)
variants also emblematical
: of, relating to, or serving as an emblem : symbolic

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