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N-ary Union Symbol

⋃ (N-ary Union) denotes a union operation applied across many sets.

U+22C3

The symbol ⋃ is commonly used in mathematics to express the union of many sets at once. It is the “N-ary union” form, designed for combining multiple elements or collections. You can copy it from this page or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS forms in code.

N-ary Union Symbol Meaning

⋃ is the Unicode character named “N-ARY UNION” with code point U+22C3. In mathematics, it indicates a union operation over a collection of sets (or objects). Instead of writing separate unions repeatedly, the N-ary form compactly expresses “take the union of all sets indexed by some condition.” You’ll often see it in set theory and logic when a subscript, index, or range describes which sets are being combined. The symbol is typographically distinct from the regular union (∪) and is meant to emphasize combining many sets in one expression.

Common uses

  • Writing set theory expressions that union a whole family of sets indexed by a condition
  • Documenting database or programming concepts like combining multiple result sets into one
  • Creating math notes or study materials that summarize repeated union operations compactly
  • Designing equations in LaTeX-like educational content and worksheets
  • Formatting technical blog posts where a clean “union of many” notation improves readability

Examples

⋃ N-ary Union Symbol (U+22C3)

  • ⋃_{i=1}^{n} A_i
  • ⋃_{S∈\\mathcal{F}} S
  • Let B = ⋃_{k∈K} B_k.
  • The set U is ⋃ U_i across all partitions.
  • Define T = ⋃_{x∈X} f(x).

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+22C3
HTML Entity⋃
HTML Code⋃
CSS\22C3

FAQ

What is the Unicode name and code point for ⋃?

The symbol ⋃ has the Unicode name “N-ARY UNION” and the code point U+22C3.

How do I copy ⋃ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: ⋃.

What does ⋃ mean in math?

It means an N-ary union: the union operation applied across a collection of sets (often described by an index or condition).

What are the CSS or JavaScript escape forms for ⋃?

CSS escape: \\22C3. JavaScript escape: \\u{22C3}.

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