symbolic nature; characteristic of a symbol
Abstract noun referring to the quality or property of being a symbol, often used in semiotics, linguistics, or philosophical contexts.
We discuss the symbolic nature of language.
A strong symbolic quality can be felt in this painting.
象徴性 also means 'symbolism' or 'symbolic nature', but 記号性 is more technical and often used in semiotic contexts.
Compound of 記号 (symbol) + 性 (-ness, property). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for forming abstract nouns.