Less-than But Not Equivalent To Symbol
⋦ denotes “less-than but not equivalent to” in a concise symbolic form.
U+22E6
The symbol ⋦ is a mathematical relation used to express “less-than but not equivalent to.” It can help you write precise comparisons in text, notes, or interfaces. This page includes practical ways to copy and use it.
Less-than But Not Equivalent To Symbol Meaning
⋦ (Unicode U+22E6) is named “LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO.” It’s used to indicate that one quantity or element is less than another, while explicitly stating they are not equivalent. In practice, you’ll see it when you want a stronger statement than just “less than,” because the relationship rules out equivalence. Depending on the surrounding notation in your document, it functions as a relational symbol, similar in spirit to other comparison operators. When copying into code or HTML, use the provided character and escape forms to ensure consistent rendering.
Common uses
- •Writing math notes where “<” is not precise enough and equivalence must be excluded
- •Labeling UI tooltips or legend text for inequality or ordering constraints
- •Drafting specifications or comparisons in technical documentation
- •Annotating charts or diagrams with relation statements in text form
- •Creating typographic separators in educational or reference content for math symbols
Examples
⋦ Less-than but not equivalent to
- ⋦We require A ⋦ B to ensure A is smaller without equivalence.
- ⋦For this case, x ⋦ y means x is less than y and not equivalent.
- ⋦The constraint is written as ⋦ to distinguish it from simple “less than.”
- ⋦In the legend, “⋦” marks values that are below but not equal in meaning.
- ⋦Use ⋦ when you must explicitly rule out equivalence between two terms.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22E6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⋦ | |
| HTML Code | ⋦ | |
| CSS | \22E6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8934 | |
| Decimal | 8934 |
How to type Less-than But Not Equivalent To Symbol (⋦)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8934 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22E6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22E6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22e6, 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 ⋦ mean?
⋦ means “less-than but not equivalent to,” indicating “less than” while also excluding equivalence.
What is the Unicode code point for ⋦?
The Unicode code point is U+22E6.
How can I copy ⋦ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⋦
Can I use ⋦ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\22E6. JavaScript escape: \\u{22E6}.