Mathematical Bold Script Small C 𝓬

Visual Description: The small c in this bold script style has flowing curves and a looped tail. It sits on the baseline with a delicate, handwritten feel. In math editors and fonts, it marks a special object rather than a plain variable. Many calculators and quick UI tools let you toggle styles or apply a script variant to see a formula clearly.

Meaning & Usage: Script letters distinguish objects in formulas. They often denote sets, spaces, or distinguished quantities. This small c script variant signals a particular object in a formula rather than a common variable. Use it when you want emphasis or to separate classes of symbols in a long equation.

Historical Background: Script letters grew from handwriting and were adopted into math notation to distinguish types of objects. In printing and early typesetting, script styles helped separate constants, functions, and sets. In digital math fonts, bold script variants became common to keep readability while signaling special meaning. The history is general, not tied to any person or place.

Practical Use: For formulas, quick references, and diagrams, use the script small c to denote a specific object or family. In education and software, you may label a variable with script to avoid confusion with a plain x or f. Tools often provide a script toggle, a character picker, or a shortcut to apply style during editing or comparison.

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Look‑alikes: c (U+63).

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