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Radical Symbol Bottom Symbol

⎷ is the radical symbol bottom (U+23B7), used to build radical expressions in text.

U+23B7

The symbol ⎷ is called the radical symbol bottom. It’s part of Unicode’s technical character set and is often used with other radical characters to format square-root style notation. You can copy it directly or use the provided codepoint escapes in your projects.

Radical Symbol Bottom Symbol Meaning

⎷ (Unicode name: RADICAL SYMBOL BOTTOM, U+23B7) represents the bottom portion of a radical sign, commonly used in “square root”-like notation. In many writing and typesetting contexts, the radical symbol is constructed from separate pieces: a top/overline portion and a bottom hook (like this character). When you’re composing equations in plain text, you may use it alongside a matching radical or overline symbol to approximate √ formatting. In technical documents, UI text, and lightweight math displays, this character helps create clearer visual structure than a generic text approximation, while still being a single Unicode character.

Common uses

  • Composing lightweight math in chat or documentation using text-based radical styling
  • Building custom equation UI where the radical sign is assembled from separate glyph parts
  • Designing typographic symbols in posters, slides, or templates that need a root-like mark
  • Annotating steps in math explanations where a partial radical marker improves readability
  • Creating consistent symbol styling for developer notes and technical writing

Examples

⎷ Radical Symbol Bottom (U+23B7)

  • x ⎷ 2
  • ⎷(a+b)
  • Let y = ⎷(n+1).
  • Use ⎷ for the radical base.
  • Result: ⎷(x^2 + 1)

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+23B7
HTML Entity⎷
HTML Code⎷
CSS\23B7

FAQ

What does the Radical Symbol Bottom symbol mean?

⎷ (Unicode name: RADICAL SYMBOL BOTTOM, U+23B7) represents the bottom portion of a radical sign, commonly used in “square root”-like notation. In many writing and typesetting contexts, the radical symbol is constructed from separate pieces: a top/overline portion and a bottom hook (like this character). When you’re composing equations in plain text, you may use it alongside a matching radical or overline symbol to approximate √ formatting. In technical documents, UI text, and lightweight math displays, this character helps create clearer visual structure than a generic text approximation, while still being a single Unicode character.

What is ⎷ called?

It is called the radical symbol bottom (Unicode name: RADICAL SYMBOL BOTTOM).

What is the Unicode code point for ⎷?

The code point is U+23B7.

How can I copy ⎷ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: ⎷.

Is ⎷ a complete square root symbol by itself?

Often it’s used as the bottom portion of a radical sign; depending on your font or formatting, you may pair it with other radical-related symbols for a fuller look.

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