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Therefore
- Unicode
- U+2234
- Category
- Math
- HTML Entity
- ∴
- CSS
- \2234
The therefore symbol consists of three dots arranged in an upright triangle, traditionally used in mathematical proofs and formal logic to indicate a conclusion. First introduced in 1659, it serves as a visual shorthand for phrases like 'it follows that' or 'as a result.' Outside of strict mathematical equations, it frequently appears in everyday shorthand note-taking and stylized typography to signal a concluding thought.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+8756 or Win+. then search 'therefore'
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space then search 'therefore'
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then 2234
- HTML
- ∴ or ∴
In Programming
While rarely used as a functional operator in programming languages, it is extensively used in mathematical typesetting languages like LaTeX via the `\therefore` command. Developers may also use it in code comments to map out the logical deductions of an algorithm.
Tags
QED notation
conclusion
conclusion symbol
it follows that
logic
logic symbol
math proof symbol
mathematics
proof
shorthand notation
therefore sign
three dot triangle
three dots
triangle dots