Superset Of Symbol
The ⊃ symbol means “is a superset of,” indicating one set contains another.
U+2283
⊃ is the “superset of” symbol (U+2283). It’s commonly used in set theory and logic to express containment between sets. You can copy it directly or use standard HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Superset Of Symbol Meaning
⊃ (Unicode U+2283) is read as “is a superset of.” In set notation, A ⊃ B means set A contains all elements of set B, so B is a subset of A. This is widely used in mathematics, logic, and programming contexts where sets or collections are compared for inclusion. You may also see it in documentation or diagrams that describe one category, group, or dataset that fully includes another. When writing, pair it with set symbols or variables (like A, B, or X, Y) to clearly indicate which collection is the larger one.
Common uses
- •Writing set inclusion statements like A ⊃ B in homework, notes, or textbooks
- •Labeling diagrams for containment (e.g., “Set A includes Set B”) in presentations
- •Annotating logic or specification documents that reference “superset” relationships
- •Indicating query or filtering coverage (e.g., a result set that includes another set) in technical writing
- •Creating UI text for math or data-structure tools where users compare sets
Examples
⊃ Superset of Symbol (U+2283)
- ⊃A ⊃ B means every element in B is also in A.
- ⊃If C ⊃ {1,2}, then 1 and 2 are both in C.
- ⊃Let S ⊃ T so that T ⊆ S.
- ⊃In logic notation, X ⊃ Y can be used to denote containment of sets.
- ⊃The library’s function returns a set that is a superset of the input elements.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2283 | |
| HTML Entity | ⊃ | |
| HTML Code | ⊃ | |
| CSS | \2283 |
FAQ
What does the Superset Of symbol mean?
⊃ (Unicode U+2283) is read as “is a superset of.” In set notation, A ⊃ B means set A contains all elements of set B, so B is a subset of A. This is widely used in mathematics, logic, and programming contexts where sets or collections are compared for inclusion. You may also see it in documentation or diagrams that describe one category, group, or dataset that fully includes another. When writing, pair it with set symbols or variables (like A, B, or X, Y) to clearly indicate which collection is the larger one.
How do I read ⊃ in math notation?
Read ⊃ as “is a superset of.” For sets A and B, A ⊃ B means A contains all elements of B.
What is the difference between ⊃ and ⊇?
⊃ is typically used for “superset of” in the strict set relationship sense, while ⊇ is used for “superset of or equal to.” The exact convention can vary by context, so check your source’s notation rules.
How can I copy ⊃ as a character in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⊃.
What are the Unicode/code escapes for ⊃?
Unicode code point is U+2283. CSS escape: \\2283. JavaScript escape: \\u{2283}.