U+238E "⎎" Hysteresis Symbol Unicode Character

U+238E "⎎" Hysteresis Symbol is a specialized graphical character used primarily in technical diagrams and control system schematics to represent the phenomenon of hysteresis, where a system's output depends on its history of inputs, such as the classic lag between a magnetic field and its material response. It visually depicts a loop or a stylized shape that conveys the concept of a delayed or non-reversible reaction, often appearing in electrical engineering contexts like relay circuits or comparator designs. This symbol is part of the Miscellaneous Technical Unicode block and provides a standardized way to annotate documentation without relying on custom images, ensuring clarity across different software and platforms.

General Properties

Code Point	U+238E
Version Added	3.0
Name	Hysteresis Symbol
Block	Miscellaneous Technical
General Category	Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class	Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class	Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding	⎎
HTML Hex Encoding	⎎
UTF-8 Encoding	0xE2 0x8E 0x8E
UTF-16 Encoding	0x238E
UTF-32 Encoding	0x0000238E
C/C++/Java Escape	\u238e

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check	Yes
NFD Quick Check	Yes
NFKC Quick Check	Yes
NFKD Quick Check	Yes
Numeric Type	None
Numeric Value	NaN
Line Break	Alphabetic
Script	Common
Script Extensions	Common
Indic Syllabic Category	Other
Pattern Syntax	Yes
Vertical Orientation	Upright
Grapheme Base	Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break	Other
Word Break	Other
Sentence Break	Other