≁

Math Operator 62

Unicode
U+2241
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≁
CSS
\2241
The ≁ (Not Tilde) symbol is a mathematical operator that represents the exact opposite of a standard tilde (~). In mathematics and logic, it is primarily used to indicate that two values, expressions, or sets are not equivalent, not similar, or not approximately equal. While rarely seen in casual texting or social media, it is highly useful in academic papers, technical documentation, and complex equations to clearly show a lack of equivalence.

How to Type

Windows
Alt+8769 or Win+. then search "not tilde"
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "not tilde"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then 2241
HTML
≁ or ≁

In Programming

In mathematical typesetting languages like LaTeX, this symbol is generated using the command `\nsim` to denote negated similarity in equations. While not used as a standard programming operator (which typically relies on `!=` for "not equal"), it frequently appears in rendered technical documentation and math-heavy software.

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Tags

inequality operator mathematics negation negation symbol not approximately equal not equivalent not similar not similar to not tilde relation tilde with slash

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