U+2AF4 "⫴" Triple Vertical Bar Binary Relation Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+2AF4 "⫴" Triple Vertical Bar Binary Relation is a mathematical symbol used in formal logic, set theory, and relational algebra to denote a special type of binary relation, often representing a parallel or triple vertical alignment between two entities. Its design consists of three parallel vertical bars, distinguishing it from simpler relations like equivalence or double bar symbols. In practical applications, it may appear in proofs or definitions to indicate a strong or multiple connection, such as in the study of categories or ordered sets, where it helps specify constraints or dependencies between elements without ambiguity. The inclusion of this character in Unicode ensures that mathematicians and logicians can consistently typeset and share such notation across digital platforms.

General Properties

Code Point U+2AF4
Version Added 3.2
Name Triple Vertical Bar Binary Relation
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 0xB4
UTF-16 Encoding 0x2AF4
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00002AF4
C/C++/Java Escape \u2af4

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