Greater-than Above Similar Or Equal Symbol
⪎ is the “greater-than above similar or equal” math symbol used to express an inequality relation.
U+2A8E
⪎ (U+2A8E) is a specialized comparison symbol used in mathematics and technical writing. It visually combines a “greater-than” sign with a “similar or equal” idea. Use it in formulas, notes, and design mockups where a more specific inequality marker is needed.
Greater-than Above Similar Or Equal Symbol Meaning
⪎ is Unicode’s “GREATER-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR OR EQUAL” (U+2A8E). It’s used as a comparison operator in math contexts where “greater than” is shown alongside a notion of “similar or equal,” indicating a relation that is more nuanced than a plain greater-than. In practice, people use it when they want to suggest that one quantity is greater while also referencing similarity/equality behavior (for example, in formal notation, algebra notes, or typeset technical text). Like many mathematical symbols, the exact interpretation can depend on the surrounding definition in your document or equation.
Common uses
- •Writing formal math or logic expressions that require a specialized “greater-than” relation
- •Annotating inequalities in textbooks, lecture notes, or research drafts
- •Designing equation callouts in diagrams and infographics
- •Creating consistent notation in worksheets, problem sets, or documentation
- •Formatting technical posts or comments that include comparison operators
Examples
⪎ Greater-than above similar or equal
- ⪎a ⪎ b means a is greater in the “similar or equal” sense.
- ⪎Set A ⪎ Set B under the given ordering definition.
- ⪎If x ⪎ y, then the relation holds for all valid inputs.
- ⪎The constraint is written as n ⪎ N in this proof.
- ⪎We use ⪎ to distinguish this case from a simple >.
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A8E | |
| HTML Entity | ⪎ | |
| HTML Code | ⪎ | |
| CSS | \2A8E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10894 | |
| Decimal | 10894 |
How to type Greater-than Above Similar Or Equal Symbol (⪎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10894 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A8E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A8E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a8e, 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 Greater-than Above Similar Or Equal symbol mean?
⪎ is Unicode’s “GREATER-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR OR EQUAL” (U+2A8E). It’s used as a comparison operator in math contexts where “greater than” is shown alongside a notion of “similar or equal,” indicating a relation that is more nuanced than a plain greater-than. In practice, people use it when they want to suggest that one quantity is greater while also referencing similarity/equality behavior (for example, in formal notation, algebra notes, or typeset technical text). Like many mathematical symbols, the exact interpretation can depend on the surrounding definition in your document or equation.
How do I copy ⪎ on my device?
Select and copy the symbol “⪎” from this page, then paste it into your editor, document, or design tool.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪎?
The Unicode code point is U+2A8E.
How can I use ⪎ in HTML?
Use the provided numeric entity: ⪎ (or ⪎).
Can I use ⪎ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\2A8E. JavaScript escape: \\u{2A8E}.