⋦
Math Operator 227
- Unicode
- U+22E6
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ⋦
- CSS
- \22E6
The ⋦ (Less-Than But Not Equivalent To) symbol is a mathematical operator that combines a standard less-than sign with a negated tilde. In advanced mathematics and asymptotic analysis, it denotes that one value or function is strictly less than another while specifically emphasizing that they are not asymptotically equivalent. You will primarily encounter this symbol in complex academic equations, formal logic proofs, and specialized LaTeX documents rather than everyday typography.
How to Type
- Windows
- Type 22E6 followed by Alt+X in Microsoft Word, or use Win + . to open the symbol panel.
- macOS
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer and search for 'less-than but not equivalent'.
- Linux
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 22E6, and press Enter.
- HTML
- ⋦ or ⋦
In Programming
This symbol is frequently used in mathematical typesetting via LaTeX using the \lnsim command (which requires the amssymb package) to render formal proofs and logic trees.
Tags
LaTeX lnsim
\lnsim
asymptotic analysis
asymptotic not equivalent
comparison
comparison operator
formal logic symbol
less not equivalent
less than not tilde
mathematics
negation
not equivalent symbol
order theory
ordering
strict inequality