Greater-than Or Slanted Equal To With Dot Above Symbol
The ⪂ symbol represents a “greater-than or slanted equal to” relation with a dot above.
U+2A82
⪂ (U+2A82) is a math symbol used to express a specific ordering/relational idea. It’s helpful when you need a specialized comparison mark in text, documents, or code.
Greater-than Or Slanted Equal To With Dot Above Symbol Meaning
⪂ is named “greater-than or slanted equal to with dot above” (Unicode U+2A82). It visually combines an inequality style (greater-than) with a slanted equality component, then adds a dot above to distinguish it from similar relational symbols. In practice, it’s used in mathematical writing where a particular comparison symbol is required, such as in typed equations, formal notes, or symbol-rich diagrams. Because it’s a specialized Unicode character, it’s often easiest to copy it directly when you need the exact glyph.
Common uses
- •Math notes: write a specialized relational operator in typed homework or study notes.
- •Academic documents: include the exact Unicode comparison symbol in equation blocks.
- •Technical writing: label conditions or ordering relationships in specifications.
- •Diagram annotations: mark comparison relationships in charts, graphs, or schematics.
- •Code comments: document mathematical conventions or notation used elsewhere.
Examples
⪂ Greater-than or slanted equal to with dot above
- ⪂If x ⪂ y, then x is greater than or equal to y under the stated convention.
- ⪂Let a ⪂ b denote the required ordering in this definition.
- ⪂The inequality uses ⪂ to indicate the slanted-equal variant with a dot.
- ⪂In the table, rows satisfying m ⪂ n are included in the result set.
- ⪂Write x ⪂ y in your formula to match the notation used in the paper.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A82 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪂ | |
| HTML Code | ⪂ | |
| CSS | \2A82 |
FAQ
What does the Greater-than Or Slanted Equal To With Dot Above symbol mean?
⪂ is named “greater-than or slanted equal to with dot above” (Unicode U+2A82). It visually combines an inequality style (greater-than) with a slanted equality component, then adds a dot above to distinguish it from similar relational symbols. In practice, it’s used in mathematical writing where a particular comparison symbol is required, such as in typed equations, formal notes, or symbol-rich diagrams. Because it’s a specialized Unicode character, it’s often easiest to copy it directly when you need the exact glyph.
What Unicode character is ⪂?
⪂ is U+2A82, named “GREATER-THAN OR SLANTED EQUAL TO WITH DOT ABOVE”.
How can I copy ⪂ into my document or website?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use HTML entity ⪂ or the CSS/JS escapes provided in the copy variations.
Is ⪂ the same as ≥ (greater-than or equal to)?
No. ⪂ is a distinct, specialized symbol with its own Unicode name and glyph form, even though it relates to “greater-than” and an equality-like variant.
Why doesn’t ⪂ appear correctly in some fonts?
Some fonts may not support U+2A82. Switching to a Unicode-capable math font or using a font that includes this glyph can resolve display issues.