Reversed Tilde Equals ⋍

⋍ (U+22CD) 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: Reversed Tilde Equals 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: The character called REVERSED TILDE EQUALS has the codepoint U+22CD. It sits in the Mathematical Operators block and is used in common math work. The symbol appears in formulas and in user interfaces. Its name and form help distinguish it from similar signs. In practice, it marks a relation or operation that differs from a standard tilde or equals sign. People may see it in specialized math writing or in software that displays math symbols. It helps to show a specific kind of equivalence or relation, depending on the context. The usage notes describe it as a common math symbol for operations or comparisons. Some textbooks and editors include it to avoid ambiguity. In interfaces, the symbol can be part of a list of operators or a legend for symbols. It is not a standard everyday symbol for most readers, but it remains useful where precise notation is needed. Overall, it is a precise, compact tool for mathematical notation and UI design, supporting clear communication in formulas and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+22CD 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.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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