Emblematic vs. Symbolic — What's the Difference?

Of, relating to, or serving as an emblem; symbolic.

Serving as a symbol

Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.

Serving as a particular instance of a broader pattern or situation; representative

(figurative) Typical.

Of, relating to, or expressed by means of symbols or a symbol

Pertaining to, containing, or consisting in, an emblem; symbolic; typically representative; representing as an emblem; as, emblematic language or ornaments; a crown is emblematic of royalty; white is emblematic of purity.

Using symbolism

Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract;

Pertaining to a symbol.

Being or serving as an illustration of a type;

Implicitly representing or referring to another thing.

See Symbolics.

Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs; representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight and knowledge.

Relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols;

Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract;

Using symbolism;