Equal to precedes (⋞) is the Unicode character at U+22DE in Mathematical Operators. Official name: EQUAL TO OR PRECEDES. It is an order relation used in formal math and logic, as in a ⋞ b.
Remember
Character ⋞
Unicode U+22DE
Named entity ⋞
Hex entity ⋞
Decimal ⋞
CSS escape \22DE
Not the same ⋟ (cuesc) · ≼ (prcue) · ≺ (prec)
Prefer ⋞ in HTML markup. You can also use ⋞ / ⋞, or type ⋞ in a UTF-8 document.
Built with Named: ⋞
Built with Hex: ⋞
Built with Decimal: ⋞
Built with CSS: ⋞
Typed: ⋞
Relation: a ⋞ b
How It Works
1. Named:⋞ is the preferred HTML5 name for U+22DE → ⋞.
2. Hex:⋞ inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.
3. Decimal: same code point as 8926 → ⋞.
4. CSS: use \22DE in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ⋞.
5. Typed: paste ⋞ in a UTF-8 document, or write a relation like <i>a</i> ⋞ <i>b</i>.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Equal To Precedes.
Name
Prefer ⋞
⋞ is the readable named form for U+22DE. Numeric forms still work when you need them.
⋟
Not ⋟
U+22DF (⋟) is the succeeds twin. Use ⋞ only for precedes.
≼
Not precedes-or-equal
U+227C (≼ / ≼) looks related but is a different character (≼).
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\22DE belongs in CSS strings. ⋞ / ⋞ / ⋞ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Math font coverage
Some fonts omit Mathematical Operators. Prefer a font with solid math coverage for order relations.
a11y
Add accessible text
Screen readers may not expand ⋞ clearly. Prefer a phrase nearby such as “equal to or precedes” when the meaning matters.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish entities with ; — write ⋞, not &cuepr.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Equal to precedes (U+22DE) and its entity forms (⋞, ⋞, ⋞, CSS \\22DE) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Mathematical Operators font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Equal To Precedes (⋞)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+22DE / ⋞Full support
Bottom line: Prefer ⋞ in HTML. Use ⋞ / ⋞ when numeric form is required, and \\22DE only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: equal to precedes is U+22DE (decimal 8926) — glyph ⋞.
HTML: prefer ⋞ (named form).
CSS: use \22DE inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⋞ ≠ cuesc ⋟ ≠ prcue ≼ ≠ prec ≺.
One line:U+22DE → ⋞ / ⋞ / CSS \22DE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⋞ (named), ⋞ (hex), ⋞ (decimal), type ⋞ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \22DE in content.
U+22DE (EQUAL TO OR PRECEDES). Hex 22DE, decimal 8926. It belongs to the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF).
Yes. ⋞ is the HTML5 named entity for U+22DE and is usually the most readable choice in markup.
Use it for the “equal to or precedes” order relation in formal math and logic. Prefer ⋟ for the succeeds twin, ≺ for plain precedes, and ≼ when you need PRECEDES OR EQUAL TO (U+227C).
HTML entities (⋞, ⋞, or ⋞) go in markup. The CSS escape \22DE goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. U+22DE is ⋞ (equal to or precedes). U+22DF is ⋟ (equal to or succeeds). U+227C is ≼ (precedes or equal to).
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Did you know?
Equal to precedes is Unicode U+22DE (decimal 8926) — glyph ⋞ (EQUAL TO OR PRECEDES) in Mathematical Operators. HTML5 names it ⋞. The companion succeeds form is ⋟ (⋟, U+22DF). Do not confuse it with ≼ / ≼ (≼, PRECEDES OR EQUAL TO).
