Not Identical To Symbol
≢ denotes that two things are not identical.
U+2262
The symbol “≢” is a mathematical and logic sign meaning “not identical to.” It’s commonly used when you want to contrast identity rather than just difference. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS escapes.
Not Identical To Symbol Meaning
“≢” (Unicode U+2262, named “NOT IDENTICAL TO”) expresses that two objects are not identical. In practice, it’s stronger than a simple “not equal” because it focuses on identity (the same object or the same value with identity conditions). You’ll see it in mathematics, formal logic, and technical writing where authors distinguish “not identical” from “not equal.” When writing equations, use ≢ to communicate that two expressions or entities do not satisfy identity rules. For web or software contexts, you can insert it with the provided escapes so it renders consistently across platforms.
Common uses
- •Stating that two expressions are not identical in mathematical proofs
- •Writing formal constraints in logic and specification notes
- •Indicating non-identical datasets or patterns in technical documentation
- •Differentiating identity vs equality in programming-related explanations
- •Annotating diagrams or worksheets that compare two objects
Examples
≢ Not Identical To Symbol (U+2262)
- ≢a ≢ b implies they are not identical.
- ≢In our model, x ≢ y for distinct elements.
- ≢The function form is not identical to the original one: f ≢ g.
- ≢They are not identical: data_set_1 ≢ data_set_2.
- ≢Conditions require that n ≢ m.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2262 | |
| HTML Entity | ≢ | |
| HTML Code | ≢ | |
| CSS | \2262 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8802 | |
| Decimal | 8802 |
How to type Not Identical To Symbol (≢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8802 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2262 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2262. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2262, 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?
≢ means “not identical to” (Unicode U+2262). It’s used to state that two items are not identical under identity conditions.
How do I copy the ≢ symbol?
Copy the character “≢” directly from this page. You can also insert it via Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS escapes provided in the technical details.
Is ≢ the same as ≠?
Not exactly. ≠ is “not equal,” while ≢ specifically communicates “not identical to,” which is a stronger, identity-focused distinction.
What is the Unicode code point for ≢?
The Unicode code point is U+2262.