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N-ary Circled Times Operator Symbol

⨂ is the N-ary circled times operator, used as a math operator with a circled multiplication mark.

U+2A02

⨂ is a mathematical operator symbol featuring a circled “times.” It’s known by the Unicode name “N-ARY CIRCLED TIMES OPERATOR” and is used in formal notation. You can copy it directly into documents, code, or design mockups.

N-ary Circled Times Operator Symbol Meaning

⨂ (U+2A02) is the “N-ary circled times operator,” a Unicode character designed for math contexts where a circled multiplication/times operator is needed. The “N-ary” part signals usage in expressions that can involve more than two terms, typically in formal operator notation. Visually, it reads like a circled multiplication, making it suitable for representing an operator rather than a simple symbol like “×” in text. It’s also commonly used in technical and educational material where consistent, Unicode-safe math typography matters.

Common uses

  • Writing formal math statements that use a circled “times” operator
  • Labeling variables or operators in lecture notes and textbooks
  • Marking n-ary operations in equations or problem statements
  • Creating consistent math symbols in diagrams and technical documents
  • Using a distinct operator icon in educational content or worksheets

Examples

⨂ N-ary Circled Times Operator

  • A ⨂ B represents a combined operation in this system.
  • Compute the result of ⨂ over the given terms.
  • Let ⨂ denote the circled times operator for n inputs.
  • In the formula, replace the multiplication sign with ⨂.
  • The operator ⨂ is used to indicate an n-ary combination.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+2A02
HTML Entity⨂
HTML Code⨂
CSS\2A02

FAQ

What does the N-ary Circled Times Operator symbol mean?

⨂ (U+2A02) is the “N-ary circled times operator,” a Unicode character designed for math contexts where a circled multiplication/times operator is needed. The “N-ary” part signals usage in expressions that can involve more than two terms, typically in formal operator notation. Visually, it reads like a circled multiplication, making it suitable for representing an operator rather than a simple symbol like “×” in text. It’s also commonly used in technical and educational material where consistent, Unicode-safe math typography matters.

What Unicode character is ⨂?

⨂ is Unicode U+2A02, named “N-ARY CIRCLED TIMES OPERATOR.”

How do I copy and paste ⨂ reliably?

Copy the character directly from this page. For programming or emails, you can also use the provided HTML entity (⨂) or Unicode escapes.

Is ⨂ the same as the multiplication sign ×?

No. ⨂ is an operator-style circled symbol intended for mathematical notation, while × is the general multiplication sign.

Where is ⨂ commonly used?

It’s mainly used in math and technical writing where you want a circled times operator in operator-style typography, especially in n-ary contexts.

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