Mathematical Script Capital G 𝒢

Visual Description: The symbol is a flowing, uppercase script G with rounded loops and a distinctive tail. It resembles a calligraphic letter rather than a plain Roman G. In print and on screens it stays legible at typical math sizes and blends with italic math fonts.

Meaning & Usage: In mathematics it often marks a particular object such as a group, a space, or a function, all as a script letter rather than a bold symbol. Writers choose it when a distinct identity is needed for G while keeping other symbols plain. G & H may appear in discussions of relations.

Historical Background: Script capitals evolved from the tradition of using cursive and calligraphic letters to annotate mathematical ideas. As publishing moved to digital typesetting, standardized codepoints allowed consistent display across fonts and devices. The dedicated script G, like other script forms, helps distinguish objects without crowding equations.

Practical Use: In formulas and models you may see G denote a group or a function space, while script styling signals a special kind of object. Software tools provide quick UI controls to insert this glyph, compare it to others, or apply it in a larger formula. Calculators and editors often offer LaTeX or Unicode input shortcuts to speed workflows.

See our category page for related symbols.

Look‑alikes: G (U+47).

Need styled alternatives? Try the Fancy Text tool.