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sylph in myth, any of a group of beings that inhabit the air. [2 definitions]
sylvan pertaining to or characteristic of woods or forests. [3 definitions]
sym- together.
symbiont an organism that lives in a symbiotic relationship with another.
symbiosis a close association, usu. a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms.
symbol something that represents something else, esp. a material sign or object that stands for a complex or abstract concept. [2 definitions]
symbolic of, relating to, or represented by a symbol. [3 definitions]
symbolic logic a modern kind of formal logic employing a system of symbols to represent relationships, quantities, or propositions.
symbolism the practice of expressing things, as in art or literature, by means of symbols. [3 definitions]
symbolist one who uses, studies, or interprets symbols or symbolism. [2 definitions]
symbolize to be a symbol of. [2 definitions]
symbology the study or explanation of symbols or symbolism. [2 definitions]
symmetric variant of "symmetrical."
symmetrical having a form, structure, effect, or parts such that there is an equal and corresponding distribution on each side of a central line or position; having symmetry.
symmetry a state in which parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point display the same size, form, or arrangement. [2 definitions]
sympathetic feeling, showing, or resulting from sympathy or understanding. [5 definitions]
sympathize to feel or express compassion or tenderness for another, esp. one suffering sorrow or difficulty; give condolences to (often fol. by "with"). [3 definitions]
sympathy kind understanding and concern felt for others because they are having difficulty, suffering, or are experiencing sadness, grief, anger, or the like. [6 definitions]
sympathy strike a strike by a group of workers to show support for or agreement with another body of workers who are striking.
sympatico variant of simpatico.
sympatric living in the same geographic area, used esp. in reference to closely related species or to different populations of a single species. [2 definitions]