Contains With Long Horizontal Stroke Symbol
⋺ is a mathematical “contains” relation variant with a long horizontal stroke.
U+22FA
The symbol ⋺, also known as “contains with long horizontal stroke,” is a Unicode math character. It’s used in formal writing to express a containment-style relation. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Contains With Long Horizontal Stroke Symbol Meaning
⋺ is a Unicode math symbol named “CONTAINS WITH LONG HORIZONTAL STROKE” (Unicode U+22FA). It denotes a relation related to “contains,” typically used in mathematics to indicate that one object includes another in a specified sense. Compared with simpler contains operators, the long horizontal stroke marks a distinct notation style used in particular fonts, textbooks, or typesetting conventions. When you need a specific mathematical glyph rather than a plain “contains” word, this character provides that exact symbol. Use it in equations, set-theory-like statements, and formal definitions where the visual distinction matters.
Common uses
- •Writing set and element inclusion statements in math notes
- •Labeling containment relations in diagrams or equation annotations
- •Typing formal math expressions in documents and worksheets
- •Using in STEM presentations where precise glyphs are required
- •Replacing approximate ASCII/math text with the correct Unicode symbol
Examples
⋺ Contains with long horizontal stroke
- ⋺Let A ⋺ B indicate the stated containment relation.
- ⋺In our definition, ⋺ is used to compare two sets.
- ⋺The notation ⋺ appears in the following equation:
- ⋺We write X ⋺ Y when X is included in Y by the given rule.
- ⋺Use ⋺ instead of a plain word when typesetting the operator.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22FA | |
| HTML Entity | ⋺ | |
| HTML Code | ⋺ | |
| CSS | \22FA |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⋺?
⋺ is Unicode U+22FA.
How do I copy ⋺ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⋺.
What does “contains with long horizontal stroke” mean?
It’s a specialized “contains” relation glyph used in mathematical notation; the long horizontal stroke distinguishes the specific operator style.
Is ⋺ a math-only symbol?
It’s primarily used as a mathematical operator/relationship symbol, though you can include it in any text where that exact glyph is needed.