Double Nested Greater-than Symbol
⪢ is the double nested greater-than symbol used in math and notation to show a stronger “greater than” form.
U+2AA2
The symbol ⪢ is known as the double nested greater-than (Unicode U+2AA2). It’s mainly used in mathematical or technical notation where a distinct greater-than style is needed. Below you’ll find meaning, practical uses, and ready-to-copy variations.
Double Nested Greater-than Symbol Meaning
⪢ (Unicode U+2AA2, “double nested greater-than”) visually combines two greater-than-like angles in a nested form. In practice, it’s used when plain “>” isn’t enough and you need a more specific symbol style for ordering, comparison-like notation, or specialized mathematical typesetting. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (HTML entity ⪢), it’s often preferred over approximations in fonts or diagrams to keep meaning and appearance consistent across documents. When authoring technical content, it can help distinguish different comparison operators or represent a particular symbolic convention used by a specific field or template.
Common uses
- •Mathematical typesetting to represent a specialized “greater than” relationship
- •Document design where a distinct operator style is required instead of the plain “>”
- •Writing technical notes or specifications that use custom comparison symbols
- •Creating diagram labels or flowchart annotations that need a stronger comparison cue
- •Using in typography-focused layouts where Unicode precision matters
Examples
⪢ Double Nested Greater-Than
- ⪢Let x ⪢ y indicate x is strictly larger under the chosen convention.
- ⪢In this worksheet, use ⪢ for the advanced comparison operator.
- ⪢The inequality uses ⪢ instead of > to match the notation style.
- ⪢Mark the node with ⪢ to show the ordering condition.
- ⪢Your formula should render the symbol ⪢ exactly as in the reference.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AA2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪢ | |
| HTML Code | ⪢ | |
| CSS | \2AA2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10914 | |
| Decimal | 10914 |
How to type Double Nested Greater-than Symbol (⪢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10914 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AA2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AA2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2aa2, 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 Nested Greater-than symbol mean?
⪢ (Unicode U+2AA2, “double nested greater-than”) visually combines two greater-than-like angles in a nested form. In practice, it’s used when plain “>” isn’t enough and you need a more specific symbol style for ordering, comparison-like notation, or specialized mathematical typesetting. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (HTML entity ⪢), it’s often preferred over approximations in fonts or diagrams to keep meaning and appearance consistent across documents. When authoring technical content, it can help distinguish different comparison operators or represent a particular symbolic convention used by a specific field or template.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⪢?
The symbol ⪢ is named “DOUBLE NESTED GREATER-THAN” and has code point U+2AA2.
How do I copy ⪢ into HTML or web code?
You can use the HTML entity ⪢ for ⪢.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ⪢?
CSS escape: \\2AA2. JavaScript escape: \\u{2AA2}.
Is ⪢ the same as the normal greater-than symbol (>)?
No. ⪢ is a distinct Unicode character with a specific “double nested greater-than” shape, so it won’t be identical to the plain > character.