≳
Greater-Than or Equivalent to Symbol (≳)
Copy the Greater-Than or Equivalent 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?
≳ (Greater-Than or Equivalent to, U+2273) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an inequality (order) relation used to compare quantities.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≳ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | GREATER-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+2273 |
| Decimal | 8819 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≳ · ≳ |
| CSS | \2273 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2273 |
| Python | \u2273 or \N{GREATER-THAN OR EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 B3 |
| LaTeX | \gtrsim |
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
2273then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2273; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “greater-than or equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2273, then Space. - HTML:
≳renders as ≳. - LaTeX:
\gtrsimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≳ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2273 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ≳ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ≳?
Use ≳ (hex) or ≳ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ≳?
Use \gtrsim in math mode.