⊓

Math Operator 144

Unicode
U+2293
Category
Math
HTML Entity
⊓
CSS
\2293
The Square Cap symbol (⊓) is a mathematical operator primarily used in lattice theory and abstract algebra to represent the "meet" or greatest lower bound of two elements. Acting as the square counterpart to the traditional intersection symbol (∩), it helps mathematicians distinguish specific logical operations in complex proofs. While mostly found in academic papers, you might also spot it in digital notes for clear technical notation.

How to Type

Windows
Alt + 8851
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "square cap"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then type 2293 and press Enter
HTML
⊓ or ⊓

In Programming

In LaTeX, this symbol is rendered using the \sqcap command for formatting mathematical equations. It is frequently used in formal logic, set theory, and typed programming languages to represent intersections or greatest lower bounds.

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Tags

LaTeX \sqcap U+2293 abstract algebra domain theory glb greatest lower bound intersection lattice lattice meet operator mathematics meet square cap square cap copy paste unicode math symbol

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