U+2ADB "⫛" Transversal Intersection Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2ADB "⫛" Transversal Intersection is a mathematical symbol used primarily in set theory and geometry to denote a specific type of intersection where two sets or geometric figures meet in a way that is not parallel, often implying they cross each other at a distinct point or along a line that is perpendicular or diagonal to one another. Unlike the standard intersection operator (∩), which indicates all common elements, the transversal intersection carries the additional connotation that the intersecting entities are in general position relative to each other, a concept crucial in advanced mathematics such as topology and algebraic geometry. This character belongs to the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block and is encoded for use in formal notation where clarity about the nature of the intersection is required.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⫛ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⫛ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xAB 0x9B |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2ADB |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002ADB |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2adb |
Unicode Properties