No. 5,984 in Russian
символический
Symbolic.
In a sentence
Эта картина имеет символическое значение для общества.
This painting holds a symbolic meaning for the community.
In this sentence, "символическое" is used to describe a meaning that is representative of abstract or cultural significance, such as a symbol.
Мы сделали символический жест примирения.
We made a symbolic gesture of reconciliation.
Here, "символический" is applied to denote that the gesture represents an idea or intention rather than being a practical act.
Цветы были символическим подарком в знак благодарности.
The flowers were a symbolic gift as a sign of gratitude.
In this sentence, "символический" characterizes the gift as representing an expression of gratitude, rather than being valuable in monetary terms.
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