Large Left Triangle Operator Symbol
⨞ is the Large Left Triangle Operator, a math symbol used to denote left-oriented triangle-style operations.
U+2A1E
⨞ (U+2A1E) is a mathematical character named the Large Left Triangle Operator. It’s often used in technical writing and typesetting where triangle operators appear. Use it when you need a left-pointing version of this operator in your document or design.
Large Left Triangle Operator Symbol Meaning
⨞ is the “LARGE LEFT TRIANGLE OPERATOR” (Unicode U+2A1E). As a math symbol, it’s typically used in contexts where authors want a large triangle operator with a leftward orientation—commonly within specialized notation for operators. In practice, its meaning is defined by the surrounding equation or stylesheet rather than by a single universal interpretation. If you’re using it in LaTeX, HTML, or a design mockup, it will usually be treated as a discrete operator character that may need the right font or math-aware rendering to look correct.
Common uses
- •In mathematical typesetting to represent a left-oriented triangle operator within an equation
- •In technical documentation to match existing notation systems that use triangle-style operators
- •In educational materials when labeling or describing operator behavior symbol-by-symbol
- •In programming-adjacent documentation or specs where math symbols are embedded in text
- •In design layouts (posters, slides, UI labels) that require a specific operator glyph
Examples
⨞ Large Left Triangle Operator
- ⨞Define the operator ⨞ acting on the left side of the expression.
- ⨞Let A ⨞ B denote the chosen left triangle operation in this section.
- ⨞The value is computed using ⨞ under the stated conditions.
- ⨞For x, apply ⨞ first, then proceed with the remaining operators.
- ⨞We write: result = ⨞(argument) according to the notation above.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A1E | |
| HTML Entity | ⨞ | |
| HTML Code | ⨞ | |
| CSS | \2A1E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10782 | |
| Decimal | 10782 |
How to type Large Left Triangle Operator Symbol (⨞)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10782 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A1E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A1E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a1e, 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 Large Left Triangle Operator symbol mean?
⨞ is the “LARGE LEFT TRIANGLE OPERATOR” (Unicode U+2A1E). As a math symbol, it’s typically used in contexts where authors want a large triangle operator with a leftward orientation—commonly within specialized notation for operators. In practice, its meaning is defined by the surrounding equation or stylesheet rather than by a single universal interpretation. If you’re using it in LaTeX, HTML, or a design mockup, it will usually be treated as a discrete operator character that may need the right font or math-aware rendering to look correct.
What is ⨞ called?
It’s called the Large Left Triangle Operator.
What Unicode codepoint is ⨞?
⨞ is U+2A1E.
How can I copy ⨞ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ⨞.
Does ⨞ have a single fixed meaning in all math contexts?
No. Like many operator symbols, its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding equation or notation system.