A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship. Symbols allow people to go beyond what is known or seen by creating linkages between otherwise very different concepts and experiences.
What means a symbol?
: something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, convention, or accidental resemblance. especially : a visible sign of something invisible. the lion is a symbol of courage.
What are these symbols called in English * []?
Curly brackets
Curly brackets, also known as braces, are rarely used punctuation marks that are used to group a set.
What are symbols in writing?
In literature, a symbol is a thing that stands for or represents something else. A symbol might be an object, a mark, an image, a character, a name, or a place—pretty much anything can serve as a symbol. Symbolism is a literary device that uses symbols to imbue meaning in a story.