U+2996 "⦖" Double Right Arc Less-than Bracket Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2996 "⦖" Double Right Arc Less-than Bracket is a typographic symbol belonging to the Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B block, designed for use in advanced mathematical notation and formal logic. It resembles a less-than sign (<) with a second, slightly curved arc layered to its right, creating a double-lined appearance that often denotes a specific relational or ordering operation in specialized contexts. This bracket is rarely used in general writing but appears in technical documents, such as those describing computer science algorithms or lattice theory, where it may represent a precise inequality or comparison function. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that digital text can accurately reproduce such niche mathematical symbols without relying on ad hoc fonts or images.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⦖ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⦖ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA6 0x96 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2996 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002996 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2996 |
Unicode Properties