U+2B42 "" Leftwards Arrow Above Reverse Almost Equal To Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+2B42 "" Leftwards Arrow Above Reverse Almost Equal To is a specialized typographic symbol found in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, combining a leftwards arrow with a reversed almost equal sign beneath it. This character is typically used in mathematical notation, particularly in fields like logic, set theory, or category theory, to represent a specific relation or transformation, such as a reverse approximate equivalence or a bidirectional approximation with a directional emphasis. Its design visually suggests a relationship that is both approximately equal and oriented to the left, offering a concise way to express complex conceptual connections in technical documents.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
⭂
HTML Hex Encoding
⭂
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xAD 0x82
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2B42
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002B42
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2b42