Superset Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol
⥻ combines a superset symbol with a leftwards arrow for set/flow style notation.
U+297B
⥻ is a specialized arrow-like symbol named “superset above leftwards arrow” (Unicode U+297B). It’s commonly used when you want an arrow that also conveys a set relationship in the same mark.
Superset Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⥻ (U+297B) is a typographic symbol that visually combines two ideas: a superset relationship and a leftwards arrow direction. In practice, it’s most useful in technical writing, math-like layouts, diagrams, and documentation where a “set is a superset” notion needs to be paired with a direction or transformation cue pointing left. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can help you keep notation compact and consistent across fonts and documents. When you use it, aim it at contexts that already use set/arrow notation conventions so meaning matches the surrounding symbols.
Common uses
- •Mathematics and logic diagrams that show a superset relationship moving left
- •Technical documentation where arrow-based transformations must include set context
- •UI and iconography for “superset/contains” navigation or backward progression states
- •Editing and proofreading of specialized notation in standards or research documents
- •Typography for posters or slides that require one-character, consistent symbols
Examples
⥻ Superset Above Leftwards Arrow
- ⥻A ⥻ B indicates A relates as a superset with a leftward direction.
- ⥻Use ⥻ in the transformation table to show the leftward step.
- ⥻In the diagram, the input set maps using ⥻ toward the left node.
- ⥻The legend defines the leftward superset arrow as ⥻.
- ⥻Replace the textual “superset then left” label with ⥻ for compact notation.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+297B | |
| HTML Entity | ⥻ | |
| HTML Code | ⥻ | |
| CSS | \297B |
FAQ
What does the Superset Above Leftwards Arrow symbol mean?
⥻ (U+297B) is a typographic symbol that visually combines two ideas: a superset relationship and a leftwards arrow direction. In practice, it’s most useful in technical writing, math-like layouts, diagrams, and documentation where a “set is a superset” notion needs to be paired with a direction or transformation cue pointing left. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can help you keep notation compact and consistent across fonts and documents. When you use it, aim it at contexts that already use set/arrow notation conventions so meaning matches the surrounding symbols.
What is the Unicode name of ⥻?
Its Unicode name is “SUPERSET ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW”.
What is the Unicode code point for ⥻?
The code point is U+297B.
How can I copy ⥻ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⥻.
How do I use ⥻ in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS escapes: \\297B. In JavaScript: \\u{297B}.