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U+2251 GEOMETRICALLY EQUAL TO
Mathematical Operators · Math symbol
| Name | GEOMETRICALLY EQUAL TO |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2251 |
| Decimal | 8785 |
| Block | Mathematical Operators |
| Category | Math symbol (Sm) |
| UTF-8 | E2 89 91 |
| UTF-16 | 2251 |
| UTF-32 | 00002251 |
| HTML | ≑ ≑ |
| CSS | \2251 |
| JavaScript | \u2251 |
| Python | \u2251 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%89%91 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2251?
U+2251 ≑ is officially named GEOMETRICALLY EQUAL TO. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block and the category Math symbol.
How do I type ≑?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2251, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2251, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2251. Or simply copy it from this page.
How do I write ≑ in HTML?
As a numeric character reference ≑ (decimal) or ≑ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.
How is ≑ encoded in UTF-8?
In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 89 91. In UTF-16: 2251.