Symbolic language is a form of communication that relies on symbols, signs, and/or imagery to convey meaning. This type of language is often used to express emotions, feelings, and abstract concepts that may be difficult to articulate using natural language.

Symbolic language is employed to evoke strong emotional responses in the listener or reader.

In symbolic language, words, symbols and images are used in a non-literal way to represent grander ideas or concepts instead of information. For example, the use of a red rose to symbolize love or a dove to symbolize peace. This kind of communication is commonly used in literature, art, and music to create depth and meaning in the work.

Throughout history, humans have also utilized mathematics as a symbolic language to communicate and record natural phenomena. From ancient civilizations to modern-day technology, the use of mathematical symbology has played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world.

This is one of the problems with mathematical education and the pursuit of higher mathematics. Understanding of the Symbolic language has been demoted by the Controlled natural language.

Controlled natural language (CNL) is a type of language that limits vocabulary and syntax to simplify reading comprehension and reduce ambiguity. Controlled natural language is often used in technical writing, legal documents, and other contexts where clear and precise communication is essential.

Controlled natural language aims to make complex information more accessible and understandable to a wider audience. It is the preferred language of the “educated“.

By eliminating idiomatic speech and standardizing grammar rules, controlled natural language helps to bridge the gap between different language speakers and ensure clarity in communication. It also helps to remove the confusion and possible offense that may be caused by slang, metaphor, parables and allegory.

However, the controlled natural language doesn’t have the depth of description for emotional experiences. This is because emotional experiences must be shared as a feeling and not a description of a feeling. Machines and controlled natural language can provide an accurate description of a

Symbolic languages help us to to communicate with others who recognize it.