U+2A57 "" Sloping Large Or Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+2A57 "" Sloping Large Or is a mathematical operator used primarily in formal logic and set theory to denote a logical disjunction, or "or" operation, distinguished from the standard upright "OR" symbol by its italic or slanted orientation. This glyph is part of the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block, designed for advanced mathematical notation where style or slope carries specific semantic weight, such as in typefaces emphasizing variables or in contexts requiring a visual distinction from other logical connectives. Its sloped form helps avoid confusion with similar characters like the Latin letter "V" or the standard logical OR (U+2228 "∨"), ensuring clarity in dense formulas, publications, or computer-based mathematical typesetting.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xA9 0x97
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2A57
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002A57
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2a57