symbol - A sign that informs by convention. Symbols need not have a referent as in ceremonies and rituals. When they do have a referent, its connection with the sign is not one of necessity. (Krippendorff) ; дс тдрлими цюлютдажкию дроемжки аиакиохдйис лидр http://pespmc1.vub.ac.be/ASC/Symbol.html;