Minus Sign With Rising Dots Symbol
⨬ is the “minus sign with rising dots” symbol, used to convey a specific annotated subtraction-like operator.
U+2A2C
⨬ (U+2A2C) is a math symbol known as “minus sign with rising dots.” It’s useful when you need a distinct operator that differs from a plain minus. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it in text, documents, and interfaces.
Minus Sign With Rising Dots Symbol Meaning
“Minus Sign with Rising Dots” (⨬, U+2A2C) is a specialized mathematical operator. The visual cue—a minus sign combined with rising dots—indicates an operation or relation that is not exactly the same as a standard minus sign. In practice, it’s typically used in mathematical writing and typesetting where authors want a clearly different symbol to represent a particular subtraction-like or annotated operator. Because the symbol is purpose-specific, it’s best used when your notation or existing document style calls for exactly this character rather than a generic “−”.
Common uses
- •Math notation in equations where a specialized minus-like operator is required
- •Editing and proofreading technical documents that already use this symbol
- •Labeling custom operator names in educational materials or slides
- •Creating consistent notation in math fonts or symbol sets for UI/UX
- •Typographically matching exported content from systems that use U+2A2C
Examples
⨬ Minus Sign with Rising Dots
- ⨬Let x ⨬ y represent the annotated subtraction operator.
- ⨬Compute A ⨬ B under the given definition.
- ⨬The expression x ⨬ 2 appears in the second line of the proof.
- ⨬We replace − with ⨬ to follow the document’s notation.
- ⨬In this notation, ⨬ is used instead of a plain minus sign.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2A2C | |
| HTML Entity | ⨬ | |
| HTML Code | ⨬ | |
| CSS | \2A2C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10796 | |
| Decimal | 10796 |
How to type Minus Sign With Rising Dots Symbol (⨬)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10796 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2A2C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2A2C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2a2c, 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 Minus Sign With Rising Dots symbol mean?
“Minus Sign with Rising Dots” (⨬, U+2A2C) is a specialized mathematical operator. The visual cue—a minus sign combined with rising dots—indicates an operation or relation that is not exactly the same as a standard minus sign. In practice, it’s typically used in mathematical writing and typesetting where authors want a clearly different symbol to represent a particular subtraction-like or annotated operator. Because the symbol is purpose-specific, it’s best used when your notation or existing document style calls for exactly this character rather than a generic “−”.
What is the Unicode code point for ⨬?
⨬ has Unicode code point U+2A2C.
How can I copy ⨬ from this page?
Use the symbol shown at the top (⨬) and copy/paste it directly, or use your browser’s copy selection on the character.
Is ⨬ the same as a normal minus sign (−)?
No. ⨬ is a distinct character (“minus sign with rising dots”), so it’s best used when your notation specifically calls for U+2A2C.
Where would I commonly see this symbol?
You’ll most often encounter ⨬ in math typesetting, technical writing, or documents that use specialized operator notation.