⋦
Less-Than but Not Equivalent to Symbol (⋦)
Copy the Less-Than but Not 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?
⋦ (Less-Than but Not Equivalent to, U+22E6) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a negated relation, stating that the relationship it names does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⋦ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+22E6 |
| Decimal | 8934 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋦ · ⋦ |
| CSS | \22E6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22E6 |
| Python | \u22E6 or \N{LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B A6 |
| LaTeX | \lnsim |
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
22E6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22E6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “less-than but not equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22e6, then Space. - HTML:
⋦renders as ⋦. - LaTeX:
\lnsimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⋦ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22E6 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 \lnsim in math mode.