U+223C "∼" Tilde Operator Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+223C "∼" Tilde Operator is a mathematical symbol used to denote a relationship of equivalence, similarity, or proportionality between two entities, distinct from the ordinary ASCII tilde (~) which often serves a typographical or spacing role. In formal notation, it frequently appears in expressions such as "a ∼ b" to indicate that a is similar to b, and it is also employed in contexts like geometry for congruence or in probability theory for distributions that are asymptotically equivalent. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures precise rendering and distinction in digital texts, particularly in scientific, technical, and mathematical documentation.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+223C |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Tilde Operator |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| General Category | Math Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
| Mirrored | Yes |
| Mirrored Character | "∽" U+223D Reversed Tilde |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ∼ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ∼ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x88 0xBC |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x223C |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x0000223C |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u223c |