⋂
Math Operator 191
- Unicode
- U+22C2
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ⋂
- CSS
- \22C2
The ⋂ symbol represents the n-ary intersection in mathematics, denoting the common elements shared across a large collection of sets. As an enlarged version of the standard intersection symbol (∩), it functions much like a summation sign, allowing for upper and lower indexing limits. You will primarily encounter it in academic papers, set theory formatting, and advanced mathematical documentation.
How to Type
- Windows
- Win + . then search 'n-ary intersection', or type 22C2 then Alt + X in Word
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search 'n-ary intersection'
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then type 22c2 and press Space
- HTML
- ⋂ or ⋂
In Programming
In LaTeX, this operator is rendered using the \bigcap command to format mathematical intersections over multiple sets. While rendering engines use the symbol visually, most programming languages handle the actual logic using built-in methods like .intersection() or the & operator.
Tags
LaTeX bigcap
academic math
big cap
big cap symbol
common
common elements sets
indexed intersection
intersection operator
mathematics
multiple sets intersection
n-ary intersection
set intersection math
set theory
set theory symbol