Double Logical Or Symbol
⩔ is the double logical or symbol used to express a logical OR-like operation in mathematical or formal notation.
U+2A54
⩔ is a specialized math symbol named “double logical or” (Unicode U+2A54). You’ll most often see it in contexts where OR is written in a more formal or extended notation style.
Double Logical Or Symbol Meaning
⩔ is the Unicode symbol “DOUBLE LOGICAL OR” (U+2A54). In practice, it signals a logical OR relationship where an expression can be satisfied by one condition or another. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it’s useful when you want your text, documents, or rendered formulas to use a consistent symbol rather than a generic word like “or” or a different operator glyph. You may encounter it in mathematical writing, typesetting, and software-rendered logic expressions, especially where specific symbols are expected by a standard or by the author’s notation.
Common uses
- •Writing formal logic expressions where OR is represented with a dedicated glyph
- •Typesetting math or logic statements in documents and slide decks
- •Labeling conditions in algorithms or pseudocode with a precise symbol
- •Creating UI text for rule logic (e.g., “A ⩔ B” to mean either is acceptable)
- •Using it in math/logic tutorials, worksheets, or educational content
Examples
⩔ Double Logical Or Symbol
- ⩔Accept input if it satisfies A ⩔ B.
- ⩔The result is true when condition1 ⩔ condition2 holds.
- ⩔Define the set as S = {x | P(x) ⩔ Q(x)}.
- ⩔In this rule, the match succeeds for option ⩔ fallback.
- ⩔Choose parameter mode if mode1 ⩔ mode2 is selected.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A54 | |
| HTML Entity | ⩔ | |
| HTML Code | ⩔ | |
| CSS | \2A54 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10836 | |
| Decimal | 10836 |
How to type Double Logical Or Symbol (⩔)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10836 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A54 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A54. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a54, 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 the Double Logical Or symbol mean?
⩔ is the Unicode symbol “DOUBLE LOGICAL OR” (U+2A54). In practice, it signals a logical OR relationship where an expression can be satisfied by one condition or another. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it’s useful when you want your text, documents, or rendered formulas to use a consistent symbol rather than a generic word like “or” or a different operator glyph. You may encounter it in mathematical writing, typesetting, and software-rendered logic expressions, especially where specific symbols are expected by a standard or by the author’s notation.
What is the Unicode for ⩔ (double logical or)?
⩔ has Unicode codepoint U+2A54.
How can I copy ⩔ into HTML or web text?
You can use the HTML entity ⩔ or the hex form ⩔.
Is ⩔ the same as the word “or”?
It’s a logical OR-style operator, but it’s a specific mathematical symbol used when you want a precise glyph rather than plain text.
How do I use ⩔ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2A54. JavaScript escape: \\u{2A54}.