≾

Math Operator 123

Unicode
U+227E
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≾
CSS
\227E
The ≾ (less-than equivalent to) symbol is a mathematical operator that combines a standard less-than sign with a tilde. In mathematics, particularly in asymptotic analysis and order theory, it represents a value that is less than and asymptotically equivalent to another. While rarely used in casual conversation, it remains an essential character for formatting complex equations in academic papers and technical documentation.

How to Type

Windows
Alt+8888
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "less-than equivalent to"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then 22B8
HTML
⊸

In Programming

In technical typesetting languages like LaTeX and mathematical programming software, this symbol is used to accurately render equations involving asymptotic relationships or custom binary relations.

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Tags

academic math approximation asymptotic analysis asymptotic notation asymptotically equivalent big O notation less-than with tilde mathematics order theory ordering precedes or equivalent relation tilde less-than

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