Mathematical Italic Capital Kappa Symbol
𝛫 is a Unicode mathematical symbol: Mathematical Italic Capital Kappa.
U+1D6EB
𝛫 is a specialized Unicode character used in mathematical typesetting. It represents an italicized form of the capital Kappa (Κ) in math contexts. Use it when you need a math-italic style rather than a regular Latin/Greek letter.
Mathematical Italic Capital Kappa Symbol Meaning
𝛫 is Unicode character U+1D6EB, named “MATHEMATICAL ITALIC CAPITAL KAPPA.” It belongs to the Math category and is intended for mathematical notation where a capital kappa is displayed in an italic math style. In practice, it helps keep typography consistent with mathematical fonts and conventions, especially when your document or design distinguishes between upright and italic or between different math alphabets. If you are writing formulas, labeling symbols, or designing math-themed graphics, using this exact character ensures the correct glyph and spacing behavior provided by Unicode-enabled math fonts.
Common uses
- •Typing mathematical expressions that require a math-italic capital kappa
- •Labeling variables, constants, or operators in science and engineering notes
- •Creating consistent typography in LaTeX/MathJax-like workflows (when supported fonts are used)
- •Designing educational graphics or posters that display Greek math symbols clearly
- •Building UI or documentation that shows mathematical notation with Unicode symbols
Examples
𝛫 Mathematical Italic Capital Kappa
- 𝛫Let 𝛫 be a parameter in the model.
- 𝛫The eigenvalue is denoted by 𝛫.
- 𝛫For some 𝛫, the expression simplifies.
- 𝛫We define 𝛫 as the italicized capital kappa symbol.
- 𝛫Use 𝛫 to distinguish math-italic forms.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1D6EB | |
| HTML Entity | 𝛫 | |
| HTML Code | 𝛫 | |
| CSS | \1D6EB |
FAQ
What does the Mathematical Italic Capital Kappa symbol mean?
𝛫 is Unicode character U+1D6EB, named “MATHEMATICAL ITALIC CAPITAL KAPPA.” It belongs to the Math category and is intended for mathematical notation where a capital kappa is displayed in an italic math style. In practice, it helps keep typography consistent with mathematical fonts and conventions, especially when your document or design distinguishes between upright and italic or between different math alphabets. If you are writing formulas, labeling symbols, or designing math-themed graphics, using this exact character ensures the correct glyph and spacing behavior provided by Unicode-enabled math fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for 𝛫?
𝛫 is U+1D6EB (named “MATHEMATICAL ITALIC CAPITAL KAPPA”).
How can I copy 𝛫 for use in my document?
Copy the character directly from this page. Many editors will preserve it as a Unicode symbol as long as they use a compatible font.
Is 𝛫 the same as the regular Greek letter Kappa?
No. 𝛫 is specifically “MATHEMATICAL ITALIC CAPITAL KAPPA,” which differs from the standard Greek capital kappa glyph and from other math-styles.
Why does 𝛫 look different across apps?
The appearance depends on the font your app uses for Unicode math symbols. If your font lacks this glyph, you may see a fallback character or a different style.