⊅
Not a Superset of Symbol (⊅)
Copy the Not a Superset of 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 not a superset of”. Its official Unicode name is NOT A SUPERSET OF.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊅ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NOT A SUPERSET OF |
| Code point | U+2285 |
| Decimal | 8837 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊅ · ⊅ |
| CSS | \2285 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2285 |
| Python | \u2285 or \N{NOT A SUPERSET OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 85 |
| LaTeX | \not\supset |
| Decomposition | ⊃ (U+2283) + ̸ (U+0338) |
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
2285then 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
2285; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “not a superset of”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2285, then Space. - HTML:
⊅renders as ⊅. - LaTeX:
\not\supsetin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊅ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2285 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 “not a superset of”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2285.
What is the HTML code for ⊅?
Use ⊅ (hex) or ⊅ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⊅?
Use \not\supset in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)