≾
Precedes or Equivalent to Symbol (≾)
Copy the Precedes 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?
≾ (Precedes or Equivalent to, U+227E) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is an order relation used in order theory, and for preference relations in economics and decision theory.
Codes and properties
| Character | ≾ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | PRECEDES OR EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+227E |
| Decimal | 8830 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ≾ · ≾ |
| CSS | \227E |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u227E |
| Python | \u227E or \N{PRECEDES OR EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 89 BE |
| LaTeX | \precsim |
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
227Ethen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
227E; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “precedes or equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
227e, then Space. - HTML:
≾renders as ≾. - LaTeX:
\precsimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ≾ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 227E 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 \precsim in math mode.