symbiotIc

[Gr. symbiōtēs one who lives with a companion.] Biol.: Of or belonging to Symbiosis (q. v.). sym-böl, subst. [Fr. symbole =a token, ., from Lat. symbolum , Gr. symbol on , from symballo = to throw together sym , for syn with, together. and ballo to throw.] IMG:content-0718.png:[blocks in formation] 3. A letter or character which is significant of something; a sign. [II.1.] 4. An object, animate or inanimate, standing for, representing, or calling up something moral or intellectual; an emblem, a figure, a type, a repre "Salt, as incorruptible, was the symbol of friendship; which, if it casually fell, was accounted ominous."Browne: Vulgar Errors. 5. That which specially distinguishes one regarded in a particular character, or as occupying a particular office, and fulfilling its duties; a figure marking the individuality of some being or thing; as, A trident is the symbol of Neptune. II. Technically : abietic (q. v.).