Equal To or Precedes ⋞

Semantic identity and intent

Characters to distinguish

• ∘ — Function Composition
• ∙ — Bullet Operator
• ∗ — Asterisk Operator

Use ⋞ in the right format

Meaning and usage

Represents the equal to or precedes, a specialized mathematical operator or relation whose exact definition depends on context.

Define the operands and result type when first using ⋞; specialized operator symbols should not be treated as ordinary multiplication or punctuation.

Pronunciation: equal to or precedes

Formula examples

How to type Equal To or Precedes

Windows

Use Character Map or enter U+22DE in a Unicode-aware application.

macOS

Open Character Viewer with Control–Command–Space and search by the symbol name.

Microsoft Word

In an equation, type \curlyeqprec and press Space when Word supports the command.

iPhone and iPad

Copy and paste ⋞, or use a math/LaTeX app. The standard iOS keyboard may not expose every mathematical symbol.

Android

Copy and paste ⋞, or use a math keyboard or LaTeX editor. Keyboard layouts vary by device and app.

Google Docs

For plain text, paste ⋞ or use Insert → Special characters. For structured math, use the equation editor and verify \curlyeqprec.

Excel

Paste ⋞ into a cell or use Insert → Symbol when available. Ordinary cells preserve the character but do not interpret LaTeX commands.

Common mistakes

• Preserve grouping, operator order, and spacing around ⋞; Define the operands and result type when first using ⋞; specialized operator symbols should not be treated as ordinary multiplication or punctuation.
• For plain text, copy ⋞ as U+22DE; for structured equations, use \curlyeqprec in math mode. A look-alike glyph or image can break search, accessibility, or parsing when the intended character is Equal To or Precedes.

When to use ⋞

• Use ⋞ in plain text when a Unicode character is appropriate and the destination preserves U+22DE.
• Use \curlyeqprec in an equation editor when mathematical spacing or structure matters.
• Define the local meaning when Equal To or Precedes is used in functions operators, algebra with a field-specific convention.

Look-alikes and related characters

• ∘ — Function Composition
• ∙ — Bullet Operator
• ∗ — Asterisk Operator

Font and compatibility notes

Glyph shape can vary by font. Verify the code point after copying, and prefer LaTeX or MathML for structured equations.

Review and source notes

Quality tier: core

Last reviewed: 2026-07-26

Review method: Checked Equal To or Precedes against its Unicode identity, LaTeX representation, HTML serialization, MathML token, and copy-and-paste behavior.

Verified against: Unicode Standard, Unicode mathematical notation guidance, and established LaTeX/MathML syntax.

Reference sources

• The Unicode StandardUnicode Consortium — Character identity, encoding, names, and conformance.
• Unicode Character Code ChartsUnicode Consortium — Code points and official character charts.
• Unicode Technical Report #25: Unicode Support for MathematicsUnicode Consortium — Mathematical character usage, variants, and notation support.
• LaTeX Project DocumentationThe LaTeX Project — LaTeX syntax, authoring model, and official documentation links.
• MathML CoreW3C — Semantic web mathematics elements and browser behavior.

Frequently asked questions