⋛
Math Operator 216
- Unicode
- U+22DB
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ⋛
- CSS
- \22DB
The ⋛ symbol, officially known as "Greater-Than Equal To Or Less-Than," is a mathematical operator used to express complex relations between values. In advanced logic and algebra, it indicates a state where a variable could be strictly greater than, equal to, or strictly less than another, directly illustrating the law of trichotomy. While rarely seen in everyday typography, it serves as crucial notation for formalizing comparative states in academic and technical disciplines.
How to Type
- Windows
- Type 22DB then press Alt + X (in Microsoft Word) or press Win + . to open the emoji panel and search for math symbols
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, then search "greater-than equal"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U, type 22DB, then press Enter
- HTML
- ⋛
In Programming
While not a standard relational operator in programming languages, ⋛ is heavily used in mathematical typesetting tools like LaTeX via the `\gtreqless` command to render logic proofs and academic formulas.
Tags
LaTeX math symbol
algebra ordering symbol
comparability notation
comparison
formal logic relation
greater equal less
gtrless LaTeX
mathematics
ordered set symbol
ordering
three-way comparison
trichotomy
trichotomy law