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emblematic
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emblematic
(adjective)
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emblematic
/ˌɛmblə
ˈ
mætɪk/
adjective
emblematic
/ˌɛmblə
ˈ
mætɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of EMBLEMATIC
[
more emblematic; most emblematic
]
:
representing something (such as an idea, state, or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself
an
emblematic
image
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usually +
of
The crown is
emblematic of
royalty.
The project's failure is now seen as
emblematic of
poor corporate judgment.
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