U+229F "⊟" Squared Minus Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+229F "⊟" Squared Minus is a mathematical symbol that represents a minus sign enclosed within a square. It is typically used in algebra or logic to denote a specific binary operation, such as the symmetric difference in set theory or a subtraction operation under a particular algebraic structure. This character belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and is distinct from other squared operators like the plus or times, providing a clear visual cue for operations involving subtraction within a defined set or space.
General Properties
Code Point
U+229F
Name
Squared Minus
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⊟
HTML Hex Encoding
⊟
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8A 0x9F
UTF-16 Encoding
0x229F
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0000229F
C/C++/Java Escape
\u229f
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common