≶

Math Operator 115

Unicode
U+2276
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≶
CSS
\2276
The ≶ (less-than or greater-than) symbol is a mathematical operator featuring a less-than sign stacked directly above a greater-than sign. In advanced math and order theory, it indicates that one value is strictly less than or greater than another, meaning the values are comparable but not equal. While you won't find it in casual text messages, it remains a staple in complex algebraic formulas and technical typesetting.

How to Type

Windows
Type 2276 then press Alt+X (in Microsoft Word), or press Win+. and search in the symbols menu
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "less-than or greater-than"
HTML
≶ or ≶

In Programming

In mainstream programming languages, developers use `!=` or `<>` instead of this symbol to denote "not equal." However, it is frequently used in LaTeX mathematics environments (often via commands like `\lessgtr`) to typeset comparative relationships in academic papers.

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Tags

comparable not equal comparison copy less than or greater than latex lessgtr less or greater less or greater than sign mathematics not equal comparison order theory symbol ordering relation stacked inequality unicode 2276

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