Succeeds Under Relation Symbol
⊱ is the “succeeds under relation” symbol used to express an order or transition under a relation.
U+22B1
The symbol ⊱ is commonly referenced in mathematical notation as “succeeds under relation.” It’s useful when you want to indicate that one item follows another with respect to a specific relation. This page helps you copy it and use the correct character codes.
Succeeds Under Relation Symbol Meaning
⊱ (Unicode name: “SUCCEEDS UNDER RELATION”, code point U+22B1) denotes a relation-based successor. In practice, it’s used in formal or semi-formal writing to express that one element comes after another under some ordering or rule, rather than only stating a plain “greater than” or “follows” relationship. Depending on context, it can appear alongside other relation symbols to build readable sequences in math, logic, or structured comparisons. When typesetting, using the exact character U+22B1 keeps your document consistent across platforms and font settings.
Common uses
- •Writing formal ordering statements in notes or documentation
- •Annotating logic steps where one stage succeeds another under a defined relation
- •Labeling transitions in mathematical proofs or derivations
- •Creating clearer visual structure in technical diagrams and flow-like notation
- •Typing consistent relation symbols in LaTeX/Unicode-based math content
Examples
⊱ Succeeds Under Relation Symbol
- ⊱If a ⊱ b under relation R, then the sequence progresses accordingly.
- ⊱Let x ⊱ y denote that x succeeds y with respect to R.
- ⊱Step 1 ⊱ Step 2 under the given ordering rule.
- ⊱For i ⊱ j, we treat i as the successor under relation R.
- ⊱In the proof, the next configuration is written as C ⊱ C′.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22B1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⊱ | |
| HTML Code | ⊱ | |
| CSS | \22B1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8881 | |
| Decimal | 8881 |
How to type Succeeds Under Relation Symbol (⊱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8881 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22B1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22B1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22b1, 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?
⊱ is named “succeeds under relation” (U+22B1). It indicates that one element succeeds another with respect to a particular relation.
Where can I use the ⊱ symbol?
It’s commonly used in math, logic notes, proofs, and technical writing where relation-based succession needs to be expressed clearly.
How do I copy ⊱ for documents and web pages?
Copy the character directly (⊱). For web usage, you can use its HTML entity: ⊱ or CSS escape: \\22B1.
Does ⊱ have a specific Unicode code point?
Yes. The symbol ⊱ has Unicode code point U+22B1.