Double-line Slanted Equal To Or Greater-than Symbol
⪜ denotes a “double-line slanted” relation meaning equal to or greater-than.
U+2A9C
⪜ (U+2A9C) is a math symbol used to express a specific “equal to or greater-than” relation with a distinctive double-line slanted style. It’s mainly useful in documents, diagrams, and typeset text where precise notation matters.
Double-line Slanted Equal To Or Greater-than Symbol Meaning
⪜ is the Unicode character named “DOUBLE-LINE SLANTED EQUAL TO OR GREATER-THAN” (U+2A9C). In practice, it functions like an “equal to or greater-than” comparison symbol, but with a double-line slanted design that distinguishes it from simpler ≥-style operators. Because it’s part of the Unicode Math block, it’s most commonly seen in technical writing, math markup contexts, and carefully typeset typography where authors want a particular visual operator. If you need a standard comparison, you may prefer a more common ≥ character, but ⪜ can be helpful when matching a specific font set or mathematical notation scheme.
Common uses
- •Expressing a “≥” style constraint in math notes or plain-text equations
- •Labeling conditions in technical diagrams and flowcharts
- •Creating consistent comparison symbols in custom typography or design systems
- •Annotating logic or rules in specifications and documentation
- •Using in social or educational posts to distinguish specialized notation
Examples
⪜ Double-Line Slanted Equal To or Greater-Than
- ⪜x ⪜ 10
- ⪜Score ⪜ PassThreshold
- ⪜n ⪜ m indicates n is not less than m
- ⪜ReleaseDate ⪜ Today
- ⪜a ⪜ b in this constraint set
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A9C | |
| HTML Entity | ⪜ | |
| HTML Code | ⪜ | |
| CSS | \2A9C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10908 | |
| Decimal | 10908 |
How to type Double-line Slanted Equal To Or Greater-than Symbol (⪜)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10908 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A9C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A9C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a9c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⪜ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ⪜ mean?
⪜ means “double-line slanted equal to or greater-than,” used as a visual variant of an equal-to-or-greater-than relation.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪜?
Its Unicode code point is U+2A9C.
How can I copy ⪜ into HTML or code?
HTML entity: ⪜ ; CSS escape: \2A9C ; JavaScript escape: \u{2A9C}.
Is ⪜ the same as ≥?
It conveys the same general “equal to or greater-than” idea, but it uses a different, more specific double-line slanted symbol style.