Neither Less-Than nor Equivalent To ≴

≴ (U+2274) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Neither Less-Than nor Equivalent To is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: NEITHER LESS-THAN NOR EQUIVALENT TO (U+2274) is a symbol in the Common block of Mathematical Operators. It appears in formulas to show a relation between two values. It means that neither a is less than b nor a is equivalent to b. The symbol helps describe cases where both standard relations fail. In practice, you will see it in proofs and in statements that compare options or outcomes. In user interfaces, common math symbols indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces, so this symbol can label results or choices that do not meet the usual less-than or equivalence criteria. It is read as the phrase “neither less-than nor equivalent to.” The symbol supports precise statements without words and keeps logic and math clear. It is part of standard notation and is taught in many courses. As with other operators, it helps communicate exact meaning in concise form. When you encounter it in charts, formulas, or algorithms, it flags a result that does not satisfy the two common relations. The symbol remains a focused tool for exact comparison in mathematical writing and UI labeling.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2274 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

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