Greater-Than Closed by Curve Above Slanted Equal ⪩

⪩ (U+2AA9) 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: Greater-Than Closed by Curve Above Slanted Equal is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental 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 symbol known as Greater-than closed by curve above slanted equal has the code point U+2AA9 in the Supplemental Mathematical Operators block. It is a math symbol used as an operator in formulas and as a comparison in user interfaces. In this history and usage note, we describe how such symbols fit with common math practice. The character’s name helps distinguish it from simple greater-than signs and other curved or slanted marks. This symbol is part of the set of common math symbols that indicate operations or comparisons in formulas and user interfaces. It appears in contexts where a strengthened or nuanced comparison is needed, beyond a plain greater-than or equal sign. Designers and mathematicians may choose it to convey a specific relational meaning in a compact form. The symbol’s evolution reflects ongoing efforts to expand notation for mathematical logic and UI clarity. For users, recognizing this character can aid reading formulas and interfaces that rely on precise relational cues. In short, it serves as a specialized operator within its block, used where its particular shape communicates a defined comparison.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2AA9 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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