U+2A21 "⨡" Z Notation Schema Projection Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+2A21 "⨡" Z Notation Schema Projection is a mathematical symbol used within the Z formal specification language, where it represents the operation of projecting a schema onto a subset of its components. In Z notation, a schema defines a collection of variables and their constraints, and this projection operator selects only those variables specified in a target schema, effectively hiding or discarding the others. The resulting structure retains all the original properties of the chosen variables while omitting the excluded ones, allowing for modular refinement and focused analysis of complex system specifications. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that computer-based tools and documents can reliably represent this precise logical operation.

General Properties

Code Point U+2A21
Version Added 3.2
Name Z Notation Schema Projection
Block Supplemental Mathematical Operators
General Category Math Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Other Neutral
Mirrored Yes

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ⨡
HTML Hex Encoding ⨡
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE2 0xA8 0xA1
UTF-16 Encoding 0x2A21
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00002A21
C/C++/Java Escape \u2a21

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