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Asymptotically Equal To Symbol (≃)

Copy the Asymptotically Equal To symbol ≃ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.

What does ≃ mean?

≃ means “is asymptotically equal to” and also denotes homotopy equivalence or isomorphism in some fields. Its official Unicode name is ASYMPTOTICALLY EQUAL TO.

Codes and properties

Character≃
Unicode nameASYMPTOTICALLY EQUAL TO
Code pointU+2243
Decimal8771
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity≃ · ≃
CSS\2243
JavaScript / JSON\u2243
Python\u2243 or \N{ASYMPTOTICALLY EQUAL TO}
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 83
LaTeX\simeq

How to type ≃

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ≃ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2243 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 2243; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “asymptotically equal to”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2243, then Space.
  • HTML: ≃ renders as ≃.
  • LaTeX: \simeq in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ≃ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2243 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≃ from this page.

How do I type ≃ on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “asymptotically equal to”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2243.

What is the HTML code for ≃?

Use ≃ (hex) or ≃ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ≃?

Use \simeq in math mode.

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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)