emblematiche

Emblematiche is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective emblematico, used to describe things that function as symbols or emblems of a broader idea, trend, or period. The term is widely used in culture, history, literature, and journalism to indicate that a person, event, object, or scene is representative or emblematic of a larger phenomenon. It conveys a sense of typifying significance rather than mere ornament.

The word derives from the noun emblema, which in turn comes from Latin and Greek roots meaning a mark or seal used to symbolize a concept. In Italian, emblematico and its inflected forms describe something characteristic or symbolic, rather than decorative.

Usage notes: Emblematiche is used with feminine plural nouns. Examples include figure emblematiche dell’arte barocca and scene emblematiche della storia moderna. In English this is commonly translated as emblematic or iconic. The term appears in historical analysis, literary criticism, or media reporting when pointing to elements that symbolize broader themes.

See also: emblema, emblematica, emblematico.