Equal To Or Less-than Symbol
⋜ (U+22DC) denotes “equal to or less-than.”
U+22DC
The symbol ⋜ is a compact math operator used in comparisons. It reads as “equal to or less-than,” which can be helpful when writing clear constraints.
Equal To Or Less-than Symbol Meaning
⋜ is the “equal to or less-than” comparison symbol. It indicates that a value is allowed to be equal to a given number or strictly smaller than it. In practice, it’s used when you want to express constraints and bounds in plain text, formulas, and documentation. The Unicode name is “EQUAL TO OR LESS-THAN” and its code point is U+22DC. If you’re typesetting math in contexts that support Unicode operators, using this symbol can make comparisons more readable than writing the phrase out each time.
Common uses
- •Writing inequality constraints in specifications (e.g., limits, thresholds, ranges)
- •Labeling charts or diagrams that show maximum allowed values
- •Creating math notes or study materials for comparisons
- •Documenting conditions in technical or coding explanations
- •Formatting plain-text equations in blogs, forums, or chat
Examples
⋜ Equal to or less-than (≤ with equality)
- ⋜x ⋜ 10
- ⋜n ⋜ 0
- ⋜temperature ⋜ 25°C
- ⋜age ⋜ 18
- ⋜v ⋜ vmax
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22DC | |
| HTML Entity | ⋜ | |
| HTML Code | ⋜ | |
| CSS | \22DC |
FAQ
What does ⋜ mean?
⋜ means “equal to or less-than,” indicating a value can be equal to the bound or smaller than it.
What is the Unicode code point for ⋜?
The symbol ⋜ has the Unicode code point U+22DC.
How do I copy ⋜ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⋜.
Is ⋜ the same as ≤?
They are closely related comparison symbols in meaning (less-than-or-equal style), but ⋜ is the specific Unicode character U+22DC.