Logical Or With Dot Above Symbol
⩒ is the logical OR symbol with a dot above, encoded as Unicode U+2A52.
U+2A52
The symbol ⩒ is a math/logic operator commonly used to represent a logical OR variant. It’s useful in technical writing, formulas, and diagrams where OR needs a specific notation. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Logical Or With Dot Above Symbol Meaning
⩒ is the Unicode character named “LOGICAL OR WITH DOT ABOVE” (U+2A52). As its name suggests, it represents a logical OR relationship, often as a stylistic or typographic variant used in mathematical notation or logic contexts. Because it’s distinct from the more common OR symbols, it can help avoid ambiguity when you’re matching a specific convention in a document, worksheet, or set of formulas. In plain text, it can be used as a readable operator in explanations, while in math-heavy content it helps convey the intended logical meaning more clearly.
Common uses
- •Mathematics and logic notation in homework, notes, or worksheets
- •Writing truth tables or logical condition descriptions
- •Labeling circuit or diagram elements that use an OR operation
- •Creating consistent symbols in technical documentation and specs
- •Formatting pseudocode or algorithm explanations in text
Examples
⩒ Logical OR with Dot Above
- ⩒If A ⩒ B is true, then the result is accepted.
- ⩒Compute the output when condition1 ⩒ condition2 holds.
- ⩒For the branch selection, use (X ⩒ Y) as the OR gate label.
- ⩒The rule is satisfied if input1 ⩒ input2 evaluates to true.
- ⩒In this notation, ⩒ denotes logical OR with a marked variant.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A52 | |
| HTML Entity | ⩒ | |
| HTML Code | ⩒ | |
| CSS | \2A52 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10834 | |
| Decimal | 10834 |
How to type Logical Or With Dot Above Symbol (⩒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10834 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A52 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A52. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a52, 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 Logical Or With Dot Above symbol mean?
⩒ is the Unicode character named “LOGICAL OR WITH DOT ABOVE” (U+2A52). As its name suggests, it represents a logical OR relationship, often as a stylistic or typographic variant used in mathematical notation or logic contexts. Because it’s distinct from the more common OR symbols, it can help avoid ambiguity when you’re matching a specific convention in a document, worksheet, or set of formulas. In plain text, it can be used as a readable operator in explanations, while in math-heavy content it helps convey the intended logical meaning more clearly.
What is the Unicode code point for ⩒?
⩒ is Unicode U+2A52, named “LOGICAL OR WITH DOT ABOVE”.
How can I copy ⩒ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⩒.
How do I type ⩒ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\2A52.
Is ⩒ the same as the regular logical OR symbol?
It represents logical OR, but it’s a specific named typographic variant (“with dot above”), so it may be used when a particular convention is required.