≆

Math Operator 67

Unicode
U+2246
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≆
CSS
\2246
The "approximately but not actually equal to" symbol (≆) is a mathematical operator used to emphasize that two values are roughly similar but explicitly not exact equivalents. Visually combining an approximation tilde with a crossed-out equals sign, it provides a precise way to state "close, but no cigar" in formal equations. While primarily found in advanced mathematics and physics, you might occasionally spot it in technical discussions where strict logical distinctions are necessary.

How to Type

Windows
2246 then Alt+X (in Microsoft Word) or Win+. then browse the math symbols menu
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "approximately"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then 2246
HTML
≆ or ≆

In Programming

While rarely used in standard programming code, it frequently appears in mathematical typesetting systems like MathML and LaTeX (often via the unicode-math package) to render complex equations defining strict non-exact approximations.

Read full meaning article

Tags

LaTeX math symbol Unicode U+2246 almost not equal approximately not equal approximately not exact close but not equal inequality mathematics negation not exactly equal relation tilde not equal

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