≍

Math Operator 74

Unicode
U+224D
Category
Math
HTML Entity
≍
CSS
\224D
The ≍ (Equivalent To) symbol is a mathematical operator most commonly used to denote asymptotic equivalence, meaning two functions grow at similar rates as their inputs approach infinity. Visually resembling a bowed or stretched equals sign, it frequently appears in advanced calculus, number theory, and computer algorithm analysis. While rarely used in everyday texting, it is a staple in technical documentation to show that two distinct mathematical concepts share a fundamental equivalence.

How to Type

Windows
Alt+8781
macOS
Control+Command+Space then search "equivalent to"
Linux
Ctrl+Shift+U then 224d
HTML
≍

In Programming

While rarely used directly in source code, this symbol is widely used in LaTeX documentation (via the `\asymp` command) to express algorithm time complexity and asymptotic bounds.

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Tags

Unicode U+224D algorithm analysis symbol asymptotic equivalence asymptotically equal balance big theta notation calculus equivalence comparable growth rate comparison equivalent to mathematics relation

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