Not Greater-than Symbol
≯ (not greater-than) marks a comparison where a value is not greater than another.
U+226F
The symbol ≯ is used in math and logic to express “not greater-than.” It’s a compact way to show comparisons in text, equations, and technical writing. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and markup forms.
Not Greater-than Symbol Meaning
≯ is the “not greater-than” relation. It indicates that a compared value does not satisfy the strict “greater-than” condition. In practice, it often appears in inequalities, constraints, and logical statements where you need to state the absence of a “greater than” relationship. Depending on the context, it may be read as “less than or equal to” when paired with a standard interpretation of strict inequalities, but it is primarily used as a distinct comparison operator. Use it when you want to explicitly communicate “not greater-than” rather than rewriting conditions in words.
Common uses
- •Writing inequalities and comparison rules in math problems
- •Stating constraints in spreadsheets, formulas, or technical documents
- •Labeling conditions in programming notes and specifications
- •Annotating charts or tables to indicate an upper bound condition that is not exceeded
- •Using formal logic notation in drafts, proofs, or educational materials
Examples
≯ Not Greater-Than Symbol
- ≯x ≯ 10
- ≯score ≯ passing_limit
- ≯temperature ≯ 30°C
- ≯a ≯ b (meaning a is not greater than b)
- ≯n ≯ 100
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+226F | |
| HTML Entity | ≯ | |
| HTML Code | ≯ | |
| CSS | \226F |
FAQ
What does ≯ mean?
≯ means “not greater-than,” indicating a comparison that is not satisfied by the strict greater-than relationship.
How do I copy the symbol ≯?
You can copy it directly from the page (≯). For code or markup, use its Unicode form U+226F or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode value for ≯?
The Unicode code point is U+226F.
What are the HTML and programming escapes for ≯?
HTML entity: ≯. CSS escape: \\226F. JavaScript escape: \\u{226F}.