symbolic vs symbol

symbolic is not a noun while symbol is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
symbolic	No	Yes	No	No
symbol	Yes	No	No	No

symbolic (noun)	symbol (noun)
	something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
	an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance

symbolic (adjective)	symbol (adjective)
relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols
using symbolism
serving as a visible symbol for something abstract