Shuffle Product Symbol
⧢ (U+29E2) is the “shuffle product” symbol used in math notation.
U+29E2
The symbol ⧢ is known as the shuffle product symbol. It is commonly seen in mathematical writing where a “shuffle” operation is defined. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in code.
Shuffle Product Symbol Meaning
The character ⧢ is the Unicode symbol named “SHUFFLE PRODUCT” (U+29E2). In mathematical contexts, it denotes the shuffle product, an operation that combines sequences (or words) by interleaving their elements while preserving the internal order of each sequence. The shuffle product appears in areas such as algebraic combinatorics, formal power series, and related notations for operations on words and sequences. When you need to typeset or label an equation using the shuffle product operator, ⧢ provides a clear, standardized symbol. It’s best used in formal documents, technical writing, and math-focused UI elements.
Common uses
- •Labeling an operation in math equations involving interleavings of sequences
- •Notation in algebraic/combinatorics documents describing shuffle-based products
- •Writing up proofs or definitions for the shuffle product of words
- •Designing math diagrams or UI text that references the shuffle operator
- •Annotating study notes, worksheets, or slide decks in formal math style
Examples
⧢ Shuffle Product Symbol
- ⧢Define w ⧢ v as the sum over all interleavings of w and v.
- ⧢Let (a1a2) ⧢ (b1b2) represent the shuffle product of two words.
- ⧢The shuffle product operator ⧢ is associative under the usual conventions.
- ⧢In the expression, ⧢ denotes the interleaving product between sequences.
- ⧢Compute x ⧢ y by summing all shuffles that keep relative order.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29E2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⧢ | |
| HTML Code | ⧢ | |
| CSS | \29E2 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⧢?
The symbol ⧢ has Unicode code point U+29E2.
How can I copy ⧢ into my document?
Copy the character directly from this page (⧢). You can also paste it anywhere your font supports Unicode.
What does ⧢ mean in math?
⧢ is the “shuffle product” symbol, used to denote an operation that combines sequences by interleaving elements while preserving internal order.
How do I use ⧢ in code?
You can use the provided escapes: HTML entity ⧢, CSS escape \\29E2, or JavaScript escape \\u{29E2}.