≿

Succeeds or Equivalent to Symbol (≿)

Copy the Succeeds 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?

≿ (Succeeds or Equivalent to, U+227F) 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 nameSUCCEEDS OR EQUIVALENT TO
Code pointU+227F
Decimal8831
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity≿ · ≿
CSS\227F
JavaScript / JSON\u227F
Python\u227F or \N{SUCCEEDS OR EQUIVALENT TO}
UTF-8 bytesE2 89 BF
LaTeX\succsim

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 227F then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 227F; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “succeeds or equivalent to”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 227f, then Space.
  • HTML: ≿ renders as ≿.
  • LaTeX: \succsim in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ≿ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 227F 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 \succsim in math mode.

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