Double Precedes Symbol
⪻ is the double precedes symbol used to express a stronger “precedes” relationship in mathematical notation.
U+2ABB
⪻ (U+2ABB) is known as the double precedes symbol. It appears in math contexts where a “precedes” relation is expressed with extra emphasis. Use it by copying the character directly or by entering its Unicode value.
Double Precedes Symbol Meaning
The double precedes symbol (⪻) is a mathematical relation sign indicating that one item comes before another in an ordered or logical sense. Compared with a single “precedes” style, the “double” form typically represents a stronger or more specific variant of the relationship used in formal notation. You may see it in inequality/ordering expressions, set or sequence comparisons, or when authoring technical documents that require distinct ordering symbols. In practice, it’s best treated as a Unicode math symbol for typographic correctness rather than a casual punctuation mark.
Common uses
- •Writing ordered comparisons in math notes or textbooks
- •Typesetting sequence or timeline relations in technical writing
- •Indicating a stronger “comes before” relation in logic or order notation
- •Creating proofs or formal statements where symbol choice must be precise
- •Adding proper Unicode math symbols to documents and presentations
Examples
⪻ Double Precedes Symbol
- ⪻a ⪻ b in an ordering expression
- ⪻n ⪻ n+1 as part of a sequence rule
- ⪻For x ⪻ y, x is earlier than y under the defined order
- ⪻Let A ⪻ B denote the stated precedence relation
- ⪻In this system, condition C implies p ⪻ q
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2ABB | |
| HTML Entity | ⪻ | |
| HTML Code | ⪻ | |
| CSS | \2ABB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10939 | |
| Decimal | 10939 |
How to type Double Precedes Symbol (⪻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10939 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2ABB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2ABB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2abb, 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 Precedes symbol mean?
The double precedes symbol (⪻) is a mathematical relation sign indicating that one item comes before another in an ordered or logical sense. Compared with a single “precedes” style, the “double” form typically represents a stronger or more specific variant of the relationship used in formal notation. You may see it in inequality/ordering expressions, set or sequence comparisons, or when authoring technical documents that require distinct ordering symbols. In practice, it’s best treated as a Unicode math symbol for typographic correctness rather than a casual punctuation mark.
What is ⪻ called?
⪻ is commonly called the double precedes symbol.
What Unicode character is ⪻?
It is Unicode U+2ABB.
How can I copy ⪻ for documents and web pages?
You can copy the character directly, or use its HTML entity ⪻ and CSS/Unicode escapes like \\2ABB or \\u{2ABB}.
Is ⪻ used like punctuation?
No—⪻ is primarily a mathematical relation symbol used in formal notation.