Star Equals Symbol
≛ is the “star equals” relation symbol used to express an equality-like relationship in math.
U+225B
The symbol ≛ is commonly referred to as “star equals.” It’s a mathematical relation character with a distinct shape from the plain equals sign. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode info, and practical ways to use it.
Star Equals Symbol Meaning
≛, named “STAR EQUALS” in Unicode, is a math relation symbol (Unicode code point U+225B). It’s often used to denote an equality-related relationship where the “star” styling distinguishes it from standard “=” or from other equivalence markers. In practice, people use ≛ in equations, proofs, and technical writing when they want a specific variant of equality notation supported by their font or publishing system. If you’re typesetting, check compatibility in your target toolchain, since not every system renders uncommon math symbols the same way.
Common uses
- •Writing math notes where a specialized equality symbol is preferred
- •Labeling relations in documents or worksheets (e.g., “condition ≛ value”)
- •Creating math-heavy social posts or presentations with consistent notation
- •Marking equivalence-like steps in explanations or proofs
- •Using the symbol in code comments or plain-text specs for math formulas
Examples
≛ Star Equals (Math Symbol) — Copy & Use
- ≛a ≛ b means we treat the expressions as matching under the chosen rule.
- ≛Let x ≛ y when the two quantities satisfy the same relation.
- ≛In our notation, k ≛ m indicates the equality condition used here.
- ≛The diagram shows A ≛ B at the final transformation step.
- ≛We write f(n) ≛ g(n) for n in the defined range.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+225B | |
| HTML Entity | ≛ | |
| HTML Code | ≛ | |
| CSS | \225B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8795 | |
| Decimal | 8795 |
How to type Star Equals Symbol (≛)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8795 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 225B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 225B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 225b, 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 Star Equals symbol mean?
≛, named “STAR EQUALS” in Unicode, is a math relation symbol (Unicode code point U+225B). It’s often used to denote an equality-related relationship where the “star” styling distinguishes it from standard “=” or from other equivalence markers. In practice, people use ≛ in equations, proofs, and technical writing when they want a specific variant of equality notation supported by their font or publishing system. If you’re typesetting, check compatibility in your target toolchain, since not every system renders uncommon math symbols the same way.