(view, of a part or def) A symbolic part is one with no electrical semantics, such as an arc or a rectangle, as opposed to electrically meaningful "wiring" parts, such as wires and net labels. [should mention that uses come in symbolic and schematic varieties. -- rgr, 31-Mar-02.] A symbolic def is one that is neither a schematic nor a schematic icon. Symbolic parts can be added to any kind of def, as opposed to wiring parts, which are specific to schematics, or pins and labels, which are specific to icons.