Greater-than Overlapping Less-than Symbol
⪤ is a math symbol combining a greater-than and overlapping less-than sign.
U+2AA4
The symbol ⪤ is a Unicode math character known as GREATER-THAN OVERLAPPING LESS-THAN. It’s used when you want an “overlapping” relationship notation rather than a plain > or <. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand where it fits in text and math layouts.
Greater-than Overlapping Less-than Symbol Meaning
⪤ (Unicode U+2AA4) is the “greater-than overlapping less-than” symbol. Visually, it resembles a greater-than and less-than placed so they overlap, which is helpful for expressing a relationship or constraint with an emphasized or combined form. In practice, it can appear in mathematical text, technical writing, and typeset documents where standard comparison symbols (like > and <) aren’t sufficient to convey the intended overlap/combined operator. If you’re writing or publishing technical content, you may also need to ensure your font and rendering system support this specific Unicode character.
Common uses
- •Indicating an overlapping comparison relationship in math notes or worksheets
- •Using in technical documentation to represent a combined greater/less constraint
- •Labeling diagrams or annotated figures where two inequalities overlap
- •Formatting specialized notation in academic or engineering writing
- •Designing typographic UI elements that need a nonstandard comparison glyph
Examples
⪤ Greater-than Overlapping Less-than
- ⪤x ⪤ y describes the overlapping inequality condition.
- ⪤We apply the constraint: A ⪤ B in the derivation.
- ⪤In the diagram, the feasible region is marked with ⪤.
- ⪤Check whether parameter p ⪤ threshold t holds in this case.
- ⪤This operator, ⪤, is used for the combined comparison step.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AA4 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪤ | |
| HTML Code | ⪤ | |
| CSS | \2AA4 |
FAQ
What does the Greater-than Overlapping Less-than symbol mean?
⪤ (Unicode U+2AA4) is the “greater-than overlapping less-than” symbol. Visually, it resembles a greater-than and less-than placed so they overlap, which is helpful for expressing a relationship or constraint with an emphasized or combined form. In practice, it can appear in mathematical text, technical writing, and typeset documents where standard comparison symbols (like > and <) aren’t sufficient to convey the intended overlap/combined operator. If you’re writing or publishing technical content, you may also need to ensure your font and rendering system support this specific Unicode character.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪤?
The symbol ⪤ is Unicode code point U+2AA4.
How can I copy ⪤ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⪤
How do I use ⪤ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\2AA4
Will ⪤ render on all devices and fonts?
Not always. Rendering depends on whether the current font supports U+2AA4. If it shows as a box or blank, try a different font or check Unicode support.