U+2A11 "⨑" Anticlockwise Integration Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2A11 "⨑" Anticlockwise Integration is a mathematical symbol used in multivariable calculus and vector analysis to denote an integration performed along a closed path in the opposite direction of the standard clockwise convention, typically indicating a line integral oriented counterclockwise around a loop. It belongs to the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block and serves as a precise notation for distinguishing the orientation of a closed contour integral, where the anticlockwise direction often aligns with the positive orientation implied by the right-hand rule in two dimensions. This symbol helps clarify the sign and direction of integration in theorems like Green's theorem or Stokes' theorem, where the orientation of the boundary directly affects the integral's result. While less common than its clockwise counterpart (∳), it provides necessary specificity in advanced mathematical contexts and is supported by modern Unicode-compliant fonts and typesetting systems.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⨑ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⨑ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA8 0x91 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2A11 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002A11 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2a11 |
Unicode Properties