Double Nested Less-than With Underbar Symbol
⪣ is a math symbol showing a double nested less-than sign with an underbar.
U+2AA3
⪣ is a Unicode math character used to represent an “enhanced” less-than relation in typographic and symbolic contexts. If you need it for formulas, labels, or technical writing, this page helps you copy it reliably across tools.
Double Nested Less-than With Underbar Symbol Meaning
⪣ is Unicode character U+2AA3, named “DOUBLE NESTED LESS-THAN WITH UNDERBAR.” It visually combines a less-than sign with additional nesting and an underbar, making it distinct from standard “<” or a single less-than variant. In practice, symbols like this are used in mathematical typesetting when a document needs a specific ordering, relation, or custom notation style beyond the basic characters. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode glyph, it’s often preferred over creating a similar-looking symbol from text characters, especially in environments that support Unicode math rendering.
Common uses
- •Typing specialized math relations in Unicode-capable documents
- •Using exact glyphs in notes, worksheets, or worksheets for logic/math
- •Labeling diagram elements or ordering markers in technical writing
- •Creating consistent symbols in mathematical UI text or app interfaces
- •Maintaining precise typography when exporting or copying formula text
Examples
⪣ Double nested less-than with underbar
- ⪣Let x ⪣ y denote the specified nested comparison.
- ⪣We use the underbar variant: a ⪣ b in the relation table.
- ⪣In this section, ⪣ replaces a custom less-than notation.
- ⪣The diagram marks an order using ⪣ between nodes.
- ⪣For consistency across platforms, enter ⪣ directly as Unicode.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AA3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪣ | |
| HTML Code | ⪣ | |
| CSS | \2AA3 |
FAQ
What does the Double Nested Less-than With Underbar symbol mean?
⪣ is Unicode character U+2AA3, named “DOUBLE NESTED LESS-THAN WITH UNDERBAR.” It visually combines a less-than sign with additional nesting and an underbar, making it distinct from standard “<” or a single less-than variant. In practice, symbols like this are used in mathematical typesetting when a document needs a specific ordering, relation, or custom notation style beyond the basic characters. Because it’s a dedicated Unicode glyph, it’s often preferred over creating a similar-looking symbol from text characters, especially in environments that support Unicode math rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪣?
⪣ is U+2AA3 (Unicode name: DOUBLE NESTED LESS-THAN WITH UNDERBAR).
How can I copy ⪣ into my text?
Copy the character “⪣” directly from this page. For HTML, you can also use ⪣.
Will ⪣ display correctly everywhere?
It depends on font and Unicode support. If your font lacks U+2AA3, it may not render as intended.
What’s the difference between ⪣ and the normal “<” symbol?
“<” is a basic less-than character, while ⪣ (U+2AA3) is a specific glyph with double nesting and an underbar for a more specialized notation.