Not Less-than Symbol
≮ means “not less than,” used to express a “greater than or equal to” relationship.
U+226E
The symbol ≮ is the Unicode character for “NOT LESS-THAN” (U+226E). It’s commonly used in logic and math to show that a value is not smaller than a threshold. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Not Less-than Symbol Meaning
≮ (NOT LESS-THAN) is a mathematical comparison symbol. It is typically read as “is not less than” or “not smaller than.” In many contexts, it corresponds to the idea that a value must be greater than or equal to a given number (i.e., the strict “less-than” condition does not hold). Because it’s a symbol meant for precise comparison, it appears in inequalities, constraints, and formal statements in math, programming-related documentation, and technical writing. When writing by hand or in plain text, it’s usually clearer to pair it with a number or variable so the reader can immediately see the comparison.
Common uses
- •Writing inequality constraints in math notes or worksheets
- •Labeling conditions in engineering or statistics reports
- •Documenting program rules where a value must not be below a minimum
- •Using in spreadsheets or plain-text formulas as a comparison indicator
- •Creating technical diagrams or UI text for validation rules
Examples
≮ Not Less-Than Symbol (U+226E)
- ≮x ≮ 0 means “x is not less than 0.”
- ≮The limit value must satisfy n ≮ 10.
- ≮You may claim access if your score is ≮ 60.
- ≮Requirement: age ≮ 18 to proceed.
- ≮In set comparisons, A ≮ B can be used to express the constraint.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+226E | |
| HTML Entity | ≮ | |
| HTML Code | ≮ | |
| CSS | \226E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8814 | |
| Decimal | 8814 |
How to type Not Less-than Symbol (≮)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8814 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 226E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 226E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 226e, 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 less-than” (Unicode name: NOT LESS-THAN). It indicates that the left side is not smaller than the right side.
How do I copy the ≮ symbol?
Copy it directly as “≮”. You can also use the provided HTML entity (≮), CSS escape (\\226E), or JavaScript escape (\\u{226E}).
What is the Unicode information for ≮?
The symbol ≮ is Unicode code point U+226E. Its HTML entity is ≮, CSS escape is \\226E, and JavaScript escape is \\u{226E}.
Is ≮ the same as “greater than or equal to”?
In many comparison contexts, “not less-than” is used to express the “greater than or equal to” idea. However, it’s best to match the exact meaning required by your specific inequality statement.