∧
Logical And
- Unicode
- U+2227
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ∧
- CSS
- \2227
The ∧ symbol, known as the "Logical And" or "wedge," is a mathematical operator used in logic to represent conjunction. It indicates that a compound statement is true only if both of its individual components are true. Beyond formal logic and discrete mathematics, you might spot it in text-based kaomoji or ASCII art acting as a closed eye or a tiny roof.
How to Type
- Windows
- Type 2227 then press Alt + X (in Word), or press Win + . and search 'and'
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search 'logical and'
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then 2227
- HTML
- ∧ or ∧
In Programming
While most programming languages use `&&` or the word `and` for this operation in actual code, the ∧ symbol is heavily used in computer science textbooks, pseudocode, and Boolean algebra to denote logical conjunction.
Tags
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