Less-than Above Similar Above Greater-than Symbol
⪏ is a math symbol that visually stacks less-than, similar, and greater-than.
U+2A8F
⪏ is a Unicode math symbol with code point U+2A8F. It’s useful when you want a compact “less-than / similar / greater-than” marker in text and formulas. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand where it fits best.
Less-than Above Similar Above Greater-than Symbol Meaning
⪏ (U+2A8F) is named “LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR ABOVE GREATER-THAN.” Visually, it stacks three comparisons in one glyph: a less-than part at the top, a similar sign in the middle, and a greater-than part at the bottom. In practice, it’s most often used in mathematical writing or typesetting contexts where authors want to express a layered relationship or a special comparison notation that doesn’t fit standard single-line operators. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be easier than assembling multiple symbols—especially in plain text, notes, and documents that need consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Marking special comparison notation in math notes or worksheets
- •Creating compact symbols in plain-text documents or comments
- •Using as a visual separator for “less/similar/greater” style notation
- •Formatting in design mockups or UI text that references math concepts
- •Providing a single-character glyph for copy/paste in formulas or LaTeX-like editors
Examples
⪏ Less-than Above Similar Above Greater-than
- ⪏x ⪏ y, as defined in the problem statement.
- ⪏For all values, we use ⪏ to denote the layered relation.
- ⪏The symbol ⪏ is shown above the comparison bar.
- ⪏In this document, ⪏ replaces a multi-symbol stack.
- ⪏We interpret ⪏ according to the definition given earlier.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A8F | |
| HTML Entity | ⪏ | |
| HTML Code | ⪏ | |
| CSS | \2A8F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10895 | |
| Decimal | 10895 |
How to type Less-than Above Similar Above Greater-than Symbol (⪏)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10895 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A8F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A8F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a8f, 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 Less-than Above Similar Above Greater-than symbol mean?
⪏ (U+2A8F) is named “LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR ABOVE GREATER-THAN.” Visually, it stacks three comparisons in one glyph: a less-than part at the top, a similar sign in the middle, and a greater-than part at the bottom. In practice, it’s most often used in mathematical writing or typesetting contexts where authors want to express a layered relationship or a special comparison notation that doesn’t fit standard single-line operators. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can be easier than assembling multiple symbols—especially in plain text, notes, and documents that need consistent rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪏?
⪏ has Unicode code point U+2A8F.
How do I copy ⪏ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⪏
What is ⪏ called in Unicode?
Its Unicode name is “LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR ABOVE GREATER-THAN.”
Will ⪏ display correctly on all devices?
Most modern fonts support it, but rendering can vary. If you see a blank box, try a different font or check that the font supports U+2A8F.