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] |
sympatry |
existing in the same geographic area without interbreeding. |
symphonic |
of or pertaining to a musical symphony, or to a symphony orchestra. [2 definitions] |
symphonic poem |
a composition for a symphony orchestra, usu. in one movement, that is evocative of a story, idea, scene in nature, or other nonmusical theme. |