≨

Math Operator 101

Unicode
U+2268
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≨
CSS
\2268
The Less-Than But Not Equal To symbol (≨) represents a strict mathematical inequality. It features a standard less-than sign positioned above a struck-through equals sign, explicitly confirming that the left value is smaller than the right and absolutely cannot be equal. While the standard `<` sign serves a similar purpose, mathematicians use this specific symbol in advanced formulas or formal logic to heavily emphasize a strict boundary.

How to Type

Windows
Type 2268 then Alt+X (in Word), or press Win + . and browse the math symbols section
macOS
Control+Command+Space, then search "less-than but not equal"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2268, then press Enter
HTML
&#x2268; or &lneqq;

In Programming

While standard programming languages simply use the `<` operator for strict inequalities, this symbol is frequently used in LaTeX (via `\lneqq`) and MathML to render formal equations.

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Tags

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Related Symbols

± Plus Minus Sign × Multiplication Sign ÷ Division Sign ≠ Not Equal To ≈ Approximately Equal To ∞ Infinity √ Square Root ∑ Summation ∫ Integral π Pi ≤ Less Than or Equal To ≥ Greater Than or Equal To