Very Much Greater-than Symbol
⋙ means “very much greater-than,” used to show an especially strong greater-than relationship.
U+22D9
⋙ is the “very much greater-than” symbol. It’s commonly used in mathematical contexts and in technical writing to emphasize that one value is far larger than another.
Very Much Greater-than Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⋙ is read as “very much greater-than.” It visually distinguishes a strong comparison from a simple greater-than sign. In math and related writing, it can indicate that one quantity is not just larger, but larger by a significant margin (for example, in asymptotic notation, bounds, or inequality explanations). Outside strict mathematics, it can also be used informally to highlight a strong “much greater than” relationship in text, UI copy, and documentation where emphasizing magnitude matters. When you need a typographic way to show an emphatic comparison, ⋙ is a clear, compact choice.
Common uses
- •Expressing strong inequalities or “much greater than” comparisons in math notes
- •Annotating chart labels or legends where one metric strongly exceeds another
- •Writing documentation that compares thresholds (e.g., limits or performance targets)
- •Enhancing emphasis in technical prose without using longer phrases
- •Using in formulas, editorials, or educational materials to distinguish degrees of comparison
Examples
⋙ Very Much Greater-Than
- ⋙If x ⋙ 1, the expression simplifies significantly.
- ⋙The reading time is ⋙ the expected value in slow conditions.
- ⋙For large n, n ⋙ k and the model behaves differently.
- ⋙Our throughput is ⋙ the baseline under sustained load.
- ⋙Let A ⋙ B to indicate a strong dominance in the inequality.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+22D9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⋙ | |
| HTML Code | ⋙ | |
| CSS | \22D9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8921 | |
| Decimal | 8921 |
How to type Very Much Greater-than Symbol (⋙)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8921 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 22D9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 22D9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 22d9, 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?
⋙ means “very much greater-than,” indicating a strong greater-than comparison.
How do I copy ⋙ to use in text or design?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML entity (⋙), CSS escape (\\22D9), or JavaScript escape (\\u{22D9}).
When should I use ⋙ instead of >?
Use ⋙ when you want to communicate an especially strong “much greater than” relationship rather than a basic comparison.
Is ⋙ the same as “≫” (double right arrow)?
No. They may look similar in some fonts, but they are different characters with different meanings. ⋙ is specifically “very much greater-than.”