≴
Neither Less-Than nor Equivalent to Symbol (≴)
Copy the Neither Less-Than nor 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?
≴ (Neither Less-Than nor Equivalent to, U+2274) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is the negated form of ≲ (less-than or equivalent to): a slash through a relation symbol means the relation does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≴ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NEITHER LESS-THAN NOR EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+2274 |
| Decimal | 8820 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≴ · ≴ |
| CSS | \2274 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2274 |
| Python | \u2274 or \N{NEITHER LESS-THAN NOR EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 B4 |
| LaTeX | paste ≴ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
| Decomposition | ≲ (U+2272) + ̸ (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
2274then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2274; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “neither less-than nor equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2274, then Space. - HTML:
≴renders as ≴. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ≴ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≴ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2274 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 ≴?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ≴ directly.