U+29F9 "⧹" Big Reverse Solidus Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+29F9 "⧹" Big Reverse Solidus is a typographic symbol classified under the Mathematical Operators block, designed as a larger, more prominent version of the standard reverse solidus (backslash). It is primarily used in mathematical notation and technical contexts to denote set difference, logical negation, or as a delimiter in formal language syntax where its increased size improves visual clarity. Unlike the regular backslash, which is commonly found in computing for escape sequences or file paths, the Big Reverse Solidus is intended for use in displayed mathematics, particularly in conjunction with other large operators, or to represent a reversed slash in diagrams and schematic layouts. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures consistent representation across digital platforms, supporting precise communication in academic and technical writing.

General Properties

Code Point U+29F9
Version Added 3.2
Name Big Reverse Solidus
Block Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-B
General Category Math Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Other Neutral
Mirrored Yes
Mirrored Character "⧸" U+29F8 Big Solidus

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ⧹
HTML Hex Encoding ⧹
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE2 0xA7 0xB9
UTF-16 Encoding 0x29F9
UTF-32 Encoding 0x000029F9
C/C++/Java Escape \u29f9

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
Math Yes
Vertical Orientation Rotated
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Other
Sentence Break Other