Mathematical Fraktur Small T 𝔱

Visual Description: The character appears as a compact, ornate form with delicate strokes. In math fonts, it looks like a small T drawn in a fraktur style. It has a tall vertical stem and softened curves that give it a calligraphic feel. On the page it stands out beside plain letters in formulas.

Meaning & Usage: This symbol signals a special object in equations and texts. In algebra and number theory, fraktur letters distinguish objects from ordinary variables. It is often used for a transformation, operator, or chosen constant. In user interfaces, you might see a font toggle or insert button to apply this style to a variable.

Historical Background: Fraktur is part of a traditional typographic family that grew from blackletter scripts used in older print. Mathematicians and designers adopted fraktur for emphasis and to mark distinct ideas in formulas. Over time, different math alphabets appeared, offering visual variety without changing the math itself.

Practical Use: In notes and digital math editors, you can apply this style to denote a special object or mapping, such as a transformation T. Many calculators and notebook apps provide a font menu or quick insert to add fraktur letters. You can also use styling to compare objects or highlight steps in a solution.

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Look‑alikes: t (U+74).

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