Neither Less-than Nor Equal To Symbol
≰ means “neither less-than nor equal to,” i.e., the statement is not ≤.
U+2270
The symbol ≰, also called “Neither Less-Than Nor Equal To,” is a math and logic operator. It’s used when you want to explicitly say that a value is not less than or equal to another value. You can copy it directly or use the provided code escapes in web and programming contexts.
Neither Less-than Nor Equal To Symbol Meaning
≰ (Unicode U+2270) means “neither less-than nor equal to.” In practice, it states that a comparison like a ≤ b does not hold; equivalently, you often read it as “a is greater than b” when comparing ordered numbers. It’s commonly used in math, formal logic, and constraints to make the negation of “less-than or equal-to” explicit in a single symbol. In documents and typesetting, it helps avoid writing “not (≤)” and keeps expressions compact, especially in proofs, inequalities, and specification text.
Common uses
- •Stating inequalities in solutions (e.g., “x ≰ 3” as a constraint).
- •Writing formal logic conditions where “≤” is explicitly disallowed.
- •Specifying bounds in technical documents (e.g., “value must not be ≤ threshold”).
- •Labeling charts or tables to indicate invalid or excluded ranges.
- •Creating readable mathematical statements in textbooks, notes, or slide decks.
Examples
≰ Neither Less-Than Nor Equal To
- ≰x ≰ 3
- ≰n ≰ 10
- ≰f(x) ≰ 0 for x in the given domain
- ≰A ≰ B does not satisfy the requirement
- ≰g(t) ≰ c at time t = 5
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2270 | |
| HTML Entity | ≰ | |
| HTML Code | ≰ | |
| CSS | \2270 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8816 | |
| Decimal | 8816 |
How to type Neither Less-than Nor Equal To Symbol (≰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8816 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2270 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2270. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2270, 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 ≰ mean in math?
≰ means “neither less-than nor equal to,” i.e., the comparison “≤” does not hold.
How do I type ≰ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity ≰.
What is the Unicode code point for ≰?
The Unicode code point is U+2270.
Is ≰ the same as “not ≤”?
Yes. ≰ is the direct symbol for the negation of “less-than or equal to” (not ≤).