symbolic vs symbolism

symbolic is not a noun while symbolism is a noun.

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

symbolic (noun)	symbolism (noun)
	the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
	a system of symbols and symbolic representations
	an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images

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