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

Code Point U+2ADB
Version Added 3.2
Name Transversal Intersection
Block Supplemental Mathematical Operators
General Category Math Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Other Neutral

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

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