(chemistry) the 1- to 3-letter international code for a chemical element

(number theory) (a/n) or (a|n), a generalization of the Jacobi symbol to all integers n.

plural of symbol pusher

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Someone who engages in symbol pushing; someone solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) The practice of solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

(mathematics, somewhat derogatory) Using symbol pushing; solving mathematical problems by manipulating symbols (as in algebra) rather than through visual or intuitive understanding.

plural of symbolic constant

Alternative spelling of non-terminal symbol

(differential geometry) For a surface with parametrization ⃑x(u,v), and letting i,j,k∈u,v, the Christoffel symbol 𝛤ᵢⱼᵏ is the component of the second derivative ⃑x_ij in the direction of the first derivative ⃑x_k, and it encodes information about the surface's curvature. Thus,

An action that expresses an opinion without writing or speaking, such as marching in a political parade or burning a flag.