Latin Small Letter Gamma Letter
ɣ is the Latin Small Letter Gamma (U+0263), used in linguistics and as a styled gamma-like character.
U+0263
The symbol ɣ is called the Latin Small Letter Gamma. It’s a lowercase gamma form in the Unicode Latin Extended block. You can copy it directly or use its HTML and Unicode escapes in code.
Latin Small Letter Gamma Letter Meaning
ɣ (U+0263) is the Unicode “LATIN SMALL LETTER GAMMA.” It’s commonly encountered in linguistic notation and phonetic/orthographic contexts where a gamma-like character is needed in a Latin-style script. Compared with the Greek lowercase gamma (γ), this version is specifically defined as a Latin letter in Unicode, which can matter for typography, font support, and text processing. In practice, people also use ɣ as a decorative or stylistic alternative to gamma in captions, UI labels, or technical text when they want a distinct glyph that still resembles gamma.
Common uses
- •Phonetics and linguistic annotations in plain text
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended characters
- •Branding or UI labels that need a gamma-like glyph
- •Academic writing where Unicode character distinction matters
- •Programming and documentation examples requiring a specific code point
Examples
ɣ Latin Small Letter Gamma
- ɣThe letter ɣ appears in this transcription.
- ɣUse ɣ to represent a gamma-like sound in IPA notes.
- ɣIn the table, ɣ is listed as U+0263.
- ɣMy UI label includes ɣ for a math-inspired style.
- ɣThis font renders ɣ clearly at small sizes.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0263 | |
| HTML Entity | ɣ | |
| HTML Code | ɣ | |
| CSS | \0263 |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter Gamma letter mean?
ɣ (U+0263) is the Unicode “LATIN SMALL LETTER GAMMA.” It’s commonly encountered in linguistic notation and phonetic/orthographic contexts where a gamma-like character is needed in a Latin-style script. Compared with the Greek lowercase gamma (γ), this version is specifically defined as a Latin letter in Unicode, which can matter for typography, font support, and text processing. In practice, people also use ɣ as a decorative or stylistic alternative to gamma in captions, UI labels, or technical text when they want a distinct glyph that still resembles gamma.
What Unicode character is ɣ?
ɣ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER GAMMA” with Unicode code point U+0263.
How do I type or paste ɣ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ɣ (which produces ɣ).
What are the escape codes for ɣ in programming?
Common escapes are CSS \\0263 and JavaScript \\u{0263}.
Is ɣ the same as the Greek letter gamma (γ)?
No. ɣ is the Latin Small Letter Gamma (U+0263). Greek lowercase gamma is a different Unicode character and may render differently.