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Precedes but Not Equivalent to Symbol (⋨)
Copy the Precedes 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?
⋨ (Precedes but Not Equivalent to, U+22E8) 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 | PRECEDES BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO |
| Code point | U+22E8 |
| Decimal | 8936 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋨ · ⋨ |
| CSS | \22E8 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22E8 |
| Python | \u22E8 or \N{PRECEDES BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B A8 |
| LaTeX | \precnsim |
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
22E8then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22E8; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “precedes but not equivalent to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22e8, then Space. - HTML:
⋨renders as ⋨. - LaTeX:
\precnsimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⋨ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22E8 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 \precnsim in math mode.