Precedes Above Equals Sign Symbol
⪳ is the “precedes above equals sign” math symbol (U+2AB3).
U+2AB3
The symbol ⪳ is a specialized mathematical operator. It’s useful when you want to show a relation where “precedes” is placed above an equals sign.
Precedes Above Equals Sign Symbol Meaning
⪳ (Unicode U+2AB3) is named “PRECEDES ABOVE EQUALS SIGN.” It conveys a mathematical relationship that combines the ideas of a “precedes” relation with an equals sign, arranged vertically (precedes on top of an equals marker). In practice, it’s typically used in formal math notation—such as in logical ordering, rewrite/implication-style statements, or annotated relations in textbooks and documentation. Like many mathematical operators, it’s best used in contexts that already use other Unicode math symbols, so the layout and meaning stay consistent.
Common uses
- •Marking a specialized ordering or comparison relation in math notes
- •Writing formal logic or proof-style statements in documents
- •Annotating transformation or rewrite rules in technical writing
- •Composing equations in markup that supports Unicode math symbols
- •Designing educational materials or cheat sheets for math notation
Examples
⪳ Precedes Above Equals Sign
- ⪳a ⪳ b
- ⪳x ⪳ y
- ⪳m ⪳ n
- ⪳u ⪳ v
- ⪳p ⪳ q
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2AB3 | |
| HTML Entity | ⪳ | |
| HTML Code | ⪳ | |
| CSS | \2AB3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10931 | |
| Decimal | 10931 |
How to type Precedes Above Equals Sign Symbol (⪳)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10931 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2AB3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2AB3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2ab3, 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 the Precedes Above Equals Sign symbol mean?
⪳ (Unicode U+2AB3) is named “PRECEDES ABOVE EQUALS SIGN.” It conveys a mathematical relationship that combines the ideas of a “precedes” relation with an equals sign, arranged vertically (precedes on top of an equals marker). In practice, it’s typically used in formal math notation—such as in logical ordering, rewrite/implication-style statements, or annotated relations in textbooks and documentation. Like many mathematical operators, it’s best used in contexts that already use other Unicode math symbols, so the layout and meaning stay consistent.
What is the Unicode for ⪳?
The symbol ⪳ is Unicode U+2AB3.
What is ⪳ called?
It is named “PRECEDES ABOVE EQUALS SIGN.”
How can I copy ⪳ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⪳
Is ⪳ a general-purpose punctuation mark?
No. ⪳ is a mathematical symbol, best used in math or technical notation contexts.