Precedes Above Almost Equal To Symbol
⪷ denotes a “precedes” relation above an “almost equal to” relation in mathematical notation.
U+2AB7
⪷ is a mathematical operator symbol used in specialized comparisons and structured expressions. It’s named “precedes above almost equal to” and has a specific Unicode identity. Use it in formulas where the symbol’s stacked relation conveys meaning beyond plain text.
Precedes Above Almost Equal To Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⪷ is Unicode U+2AB7, named “PRECEDES ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO.” In mathematical contexts, it expresses a stacked or combined relation: a “precedes” component placed above (or read as the “above” part of the symbol) an “almost equal to” component. This is useful when you want to communicate not only an ordering-like relationship, but also an “approximately equal” connection in a compact notation. Because it is a dedicated Unicode math symbol, it’s best used when your document, font, and rendering system support Unicode math characters.
Common uses
- •Writing advanced mathematical comparisons where “precedes” is paired with “almost equal to”
- •Documenting notation in research papers or technical notes using the exact Unicode symbol
- •Creating equation templates for homework, worksheets, or lecture slides
- •Labeling or annotating algebraic or limit-related expressions in typeset documents
- •Using the symbol in markup (LaTeX-like workflows or rich-text editors) that support Unicode math
Examples
⪷ Precedes Above Almost Equal To
- ⪷a ⪷ b
- ⪷x ⪷ y
- ⪷n ⪷ m
- ⪷p ⪷ q in the next step
- ⪷Let u ⪷ v denote the structured comparison
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AB7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪷ | |
| HTML Code | ⪷ | |
| CSS | \2AB7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10935 | |
| Decimal | 10935 |
How to type Precedes Above Almost Equal To Symbol (⪷)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10935 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AB7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AB7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ab7, 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 is the Unicode code point for ⪷?
⪷ is Unicode U+2AB7, named “PRECEDES ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO.”
How do I copy ⪷ into an equation editor?
Copy the character directly (⪷). If your editor supports Unicode input, paste it into your formula field.
What does the name “precedes above almost equal to” imply?
It indicates a combined, stacked relation: a “precedes” component associated with an “almost equal to” component in a single symbol.
Will ⪷ always display correctly everywhere?
Not necessarily—symbol rendering depends on font and software. If you don’t see it, try a Unicode-capable math font or use the provided HTML/Unicode escapes.