Less-than But Not Equal To Symbol
≨ denotes “less than but not equal to” in mathematical and logical expressions.
U+2268
The symbol ≨ is a compact way to express a strict “less than” relationship while explicitly excluding equality. It’s commonly used in math typesetting, notes, and technical writing where precision matters.
Less-than But Not Equal To Symbol Meaning
≨ is the “less-than but not equal to” symbol. In mathematical notation, it indicates that one quantity is strictly smaller than another, but they cannot be the same value. Visually, it looks like a less-than sign combined with the idea of “not equal,” which helps readers distinguish it from the simpler less-than symbol. You may encounter it in textbooks, formal logic, and inequality definitions, especially when authors want to be explicit about excluding equality. It’s also useful in programming documentation or specifications where you want to communicate inequality constraints clearly.
Common uses
- •Defining strict inequalities in math notes (e.g., x ≨ y meaning x < y and x is not equal to y).
- •Writing logic or constraints in technical documentation where equality must be excluded.
- •Annotating diagrams or charts that use inequality boundaries.
- •Publishing formatted content in HTML using the provided entity: ≨.
- •Using the Unicode character in code comments, UI labels, or schema documentation.
Examples
≨ Less-than but not equal to
- ≨If a ≨ b, then a is strictly smaller than b.
- ≨The range requires t ≨ 0 (t is less than zero, not equal to zero).
- ≨Let n satisfy n ≨ 10 to exclude the endpoint value 10.
- ≨For y ≨ x, assume y < x and y ≠ x.
- ≨This inequality states s is below the threshold without being equal.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2268 | |
| HTML Entity | ≨ | |
| HTML Code | ≨ | |
| CSS | \2268 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8808 | |
| Decimal | 8808 |
How to type Less-than But Not Equal To Symbol (≨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8808 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2268 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2268. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2268, 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 symbol ≨ mean?
≨ means “less-than but not equal to,” indicating a strict inequality where equality is excluded.
What is the Unicode code point for ≨?
The Unicode code point is U+2268.
How can I copy ≨ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ≨.
How do I type ≨ in JavaScript?
You can use the escape sequence \\u{2268} in JavaScript strings (Unicode code point escape).