Less-than Closed By Curve Above Slanted Equal Symbol
⪨ is a special mathematical “less-than” style symbol with a distinct closed curve and slanted equal mark.
U+2AA8
⪨ is a Unicode math symbol used to represent a “less-than” relationship with added styling. It’s typically found in specialized notation rather than everyday writing. On this page you’ll find meaning, examples, and multiple copy-ready forms.
Less-than Closed By Curve Above Slanted Equal Symbol Meaning
⪨ (Unicode U+2AA8) is named “LESS-THAN CLOSED BY CURVE ABOVE SLANTED EQUAL.” Visually, it resembles a less-than sign with additional marks: a closed curve above and a slanted equal component. In practice, symbols in the Mathematical Operators and related Unicode blocks are often used to convey specific ordering or logical comparison concepts that go beyond the plain < sign. If you’re composing formal math text, this symbol may be used in contexts where a particular variant of a “less-than” comparison is required by a stylesheet, font, or pre-existing notation.
Common uses
- •Typing or annotating specialized math comparisons where < alone is insufficient
- •Labeling logic or ordering relations in technical documents
- •Copy/pasting into academic notes that use Unicode math operators
- •Formatting equations in plain-text editors that support Unicode
- •Using in design prototypes where a specific math glyph variant is needed
Examples
⪨ Less-than closed by curve above slanted equal
- ⪨Let a ⪨ b denote the required ordering relation.
- ⪨In this proof, we use x ⪨ y as the comparison operator.
- ⪨The constraint is written as n ⪨ m in the specification.
- ⪨For the next step, replace the symbol with ⪨ in the expression.
- ⪨Define S = {x : x ⪨ 0} for x satisfying the inequality.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AA8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪨ | |
| HTML Code | ⪨ | |
| CSS | \2AA8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10920 | |
| Decimal | 10920 |
How to type Less-than Closed By Curve Above Slanted Equal Symbol (⪨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10920 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AA8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AA8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2aa8, 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 Closed By Curve Above Slanted Equal symbol mean?
⪨ (Unicode U+2AA8) is named “LESS-THAN CLOSED BY CURVE ABOVE SLANTED EQUAL.” Visually, it resembles a less-than sign with additional marks: a closed curve above and a slanted equal component. In practice, symbols in the Mathematical Operators and related Unicode blocks are often used to convey specific ordering or logical comparison concepts that go beyond the plain < sign. If you’re composing formal math text, this symbol may be used in contexts where a particular variant of a “less-than” comparison is required by a stylesheet, font, or pre-existing notation.
What is the Unicode code point for ⪨?
⪨ is Unicode U+2AA8.
Is ⪨ the same as the normal less-than sign (<)?
No. ⪨ is a distinct, styled “less-than” variant with additional curve and slanted equal features.
How can I copy ⪨ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⪨.
Which name should I use when searching for this symbol?
Use the readable name: “Less-than closed by curve above slanted equal.”