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iconic

i·con·ic

iconic

 
pronunciation:
aI ka nihk
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: being a clear symbol or representative of something and generally regarded with reverence or high esteem.
The film High Noon is an iconic Hollywood western.
definition 2: widely known or recognized.
The Empire State Building is New York City's most iconic building.
definition 3: making use of something that evokes the meaning of something else.
derivations: iconical (adj.), iconically (adv.), iconicity (noun.)