Apl Functional Symbol Omega Symbol
⍵ is the APL functional symbol omega used in APL code for working with the right argument.
U+2375
The symbol ⍵ is known in Unicode as “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL OMEGA.” It’s primarily used in APL programming contexts. Here you can copy the character and learn the typical way it appears in APL code.
Apl Functional Symbol Omega Symbol Meaning
⍵ (APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL OMEGA, U+2375) is an APL functional symbol typically associated with the right argument in APL expressions. In practice, it’s used when defining or applying APL functions so that the code can refer to the input provided on the right side. Because it is part of the APL symbol set, you’ll most often see it inside APL function bodies, such as when composing operations or shaping results based on the incoming argument. If you’re working with APL text, fonts, or code snippets, knowing its exact Unicode identity helps ensure it displays and copies correctly.
Common uses
- •Refer to the right argument inside an APL function definition
- •Compose functions where the input is supplied on the right side
- •Use in expression bodies to transform or select from the right argument
- •Embed APL snippets in documentation while keeping characters exact
- •Search or filter APL code by recognizing the omega symbol accurately
Examples
⍵ APL Omega Symbol
- ⍵f←{⍵+1}
- ⍵g←{⍵×⍵}
- ⍵h←{⍵[⍋⍵]}
- ⍵({⍵-⍺}) 10 3
- ⍵map←{⍵} 7
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2375 | |
| HTML Entity | ⍵ | |
| HTML Code | ⍵ | |
| CSS | \2375 |
FAQ
What does the Apl Functional Symbol Omega symbol mean?
⍵ (APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL OMEGA, U+2375) is an APL functional symbol typically associated with the right argument in APL expressions. In practice, it’s used when defining or applying APL functions so that the code can refer to the input provided on the right side. Because it is part of the APL symbol set, you’ll most often see it inside APL function bodies, such as when composing operations or shaping results based on the incoming argument. If you’re working with APL text, fonts, or code snippets, knowing its exact Unicode identity helps ensure it displays and copies correctly.
What is ⍵ called?
It’s called “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL OMEGA” in Unicode, commonly referred to as APL Omega.
How do I copy ⍵ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code editors, you can also use the Unicode form U+2375 or the escape formats provided.
Where will I most likely see ⍵ used?
You’ll mostly see ⍵ in APL code, typically in function bodies where it refers to the right argument.
Is ⍵ the same as any other symbol in other fonts?
⍵ is specifically the APL functional symbol omega at Unicode U+2375. It may look different depending on the font, but the Unicode character remains the same.