Less-than Above Similar Or Equal Symbol
⪍ is the “less-than above similar or equal” mathematical relation symbol.
U+2A8D
The symbol ⪍ (U+2A8D) represents a specialized “less-than” relation used in mathematical typography. It’s commonly needed when labeling inequalities with a particular stacked comparison style. Use it when you want the “less-than above similar or equal” visual relationship.
Less-than Above Similar Or Equal Symbol Meaning
⪍ is the Unicode “LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR OR EQUAL” relation (U+2A8D). Visually, it combines a “less-than” idea with a stacked “similar or equal” component, indicating a relation that is stronger or more specific than a plain “<” in the given typographic system. In practice, it’s used in math notation where authors need this exact relation symbol rather than the closest-looking alternatives. If you’re writing equations, notes, or technical documents, use the exact character to avoid ambiguity and to match established notation in the source material.
Common uses
- •Typing specialized inequality relations in math notes or textbooks
- •Labeling expressions in academic writing and typesetting
- •Communicating comparison constraints in technical documentation
- •Creating consistent symbol sets in worksheets and study materials
- •Designing math-themed UI or educational content
Examples
⪍ Less-than above similar or equal
- ⪍a ⪍ b
- ⪍x ⪍ y
- ⪍f(n) ⪍ g(n+1) for n ≥ 0
- ⪍Let A ⪍ B denote the required relation.
- ⪍S ⪍ T under the given assumptions.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A8D | |
| HTML Entity | ⪍ | |
| HTML Code | ⪍ | |
| CSS | \2A8D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10893 | |
| Decimal | 10893 |
How to type Less-than Above Similar Or Equal Symbol (⪍)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10893 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A8D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A8D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a8d, 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 Or Equal symbol mean?
⪍ is the Unicode “LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR OR EQUAL” relation (U+2A8D). Visually, it combines a “less-than” idea with a stacked “similar or equal” component, indicating a relation that is stronger or more specific than a plain “<” in the given typographic system. In practice, it’s used in math notation where authors need this exact relation symbol rather than the closest-looking alternatives. If you’re writing equations, notes, or technical documents, use the exact character to avoid ambiguity and to match established notation in the source material.
What Unicode character is ⪍?
⪍ is Unicode U+2A8D, named “LESS-THAN ABOVE SIMILAR OR EQUAL.”
How do I copy ⪍ into a document?
Copy the character directly (⪍). For code or markup, you can also use ⪍ (HTML) or \\2A8D (CSS escape).
Is ⪍ the same as the plain “<” symbol?
No. ⪍ is a specific relation symbol with a distinct stacked “similar or equal” component, so it’s not equivalent to “<”.
Where is ⪍ commonly used?
It’s typically used in math writing and typesetting where the exact “less-than above similar or equal” relation is required.