Greater-than Equal To Or Less-than Symbol
⋛ combines “≥” and “<” in one character: greater than or equal to or less than.
U+22DB
The symbol ⋛ is a mathematical operator that expresses a combined condition. It’s used when a statement allows two different ranges. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in software.
Greater-than Equal To Or Less-than Symbol Meaning
⋛ is the Unicode character named “GREATER-THAN EQUAL TO OR LESS-THAN” (U+22DB). It represents a compound comparison: values that are either greater than or equal to a reference, or less than that reference. In practice, it’s often used to describe cases with a “union” of inequalities, such as intervals that include one side boundary but exclude another. Visually, it resembles a greater-than-or-equal form paired with a less-than direction, allowing you to write one compact operator instead of multiple symbols.
Common uses
- •Writing interval conditions in math notes and worksheets
- •Specifying constraints in technical documentation (e.g., allowed value ranges)
- •Designing UI labels for filters like “≥ x or < x”
- •Formatting comparisons in calculators, spreadsheets, and quizzes
- •Indicating two-sided rules in programming-related explanations
Examples
⋛ Greater-than or equal to or less-than
- ⋛x ⋛ 5 (meaning x ≥ 5 or x < 5)
- ⋛n ⋛ 10 to describe an allowed range condition
- ⋛y ⋛ a when two inequality cases both apply
- ⋛Threshold test: value ⋛ limit
- ⋛Case rule: t ⋛ 0 in the statement
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22DB | |
| HTML Entity | ⋛ | |
| HTML Code | ⋛ | |
| CSS | \22DB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8923 | |
| Decimal | 8923 |
How to type Greater-than Equal To Or Less-than Symbol (⋛)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8923 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22DB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22DB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22db, 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 ⋛ mean?
⋛ means “greater-than or equal to or less-than,” i.e., a value is either ≥ the reference or < the reference.
What is the Unicode code point for ⋛?
The Unicode code point is U+22DB.
How can I copy ⋛ for use in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⋛.
Where is ⋛ commonly used?
It’s mainly used in math writing and technical contexts to express combined inequality conditions in one compact symbol.