HTML Entity for Less Than But Not Equivalent To (⋦)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Less Than But Not Equivalent To (⋦) symbol in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+22E6 (LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—denoting a strict less-than relation where two entities are not equivalent.
Render it with ⋦ (named), ⋦, ⋦, or CSS \22E6. Pair with U+22E7 (⋧, greater-than but not equivalent / ⋧). Do not confuse ⋦ with ≨ (less-than but not equal / ≨) when equivalence differs from equality in your notation.
⚡ Quick Reference — Less Than But Not Equivalent To
U+22E6Mathematical Operators
⋦Hexadecimal reference
⋦Decimal reference
⋦Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+22E6
Hex code ⋦
HTML code ⋦
Named entity ⋦
CSS code \22E6
Meaning Less-than but not equivalent to
Related U+22E7 = greater-than but not equivalent (⋧ / ⋧)
U+2268 = less-than but not equal (≨ / ≨)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Less Than But Not Equivalent To (⋦) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\22E6";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⋦</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⋦</p>
<p>Symbol (named): ⋦</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Less Than But Not Equivalent To (⋦) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Mathematical Operators glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Less Than But Not Equivalent To (⋦) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⋦ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 22E6 for less-than but not equivalent to. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⋦ uses the decimal Unicode value 8934 to display the same character.
Named Entity
⋦ is the semantic named entity — the easiest to read in source HTML for this equivalence-excluding relation symbol.
CSS Entity
\22E6 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ⋦. Unicode U+22E6 is in the Mathematical Operators block. Previous: Less Than But Not Equal To.
Use Cases
The Less Than But Not Equivalent To (⋦) is commonly used in:
Represent ordering where equivalence is explicitly excluded (e.g. strict partial order).
Denote “less than and not equivalent” when equivalence has a distinct meaning from equality.
Express subtyping or ordering relations where types are not equivalent.
Document comparison rules, ordering, or constraints that exclude equivalence.
Use in logic, algebra, or computer science for precise equivalence-excluding notation.
Use in formula editors, proof assistants, or technical dashboards requiring formal notation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Prefer
⋦when writing HTML by hand for readability - Pair the symbol with text or MathML where possible for accessibility
- Verify your font supports Mathematical Operators (U+22E6)
- Use ⋦ when equivalence is distinct from equality in your domain
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ⋦ (not equivalent) with ≨ (not equal /
≨) when meanings differ - Confuse ⋦ with ⋧ (greater-than but not equivalent /
⋧) - Use CSS
\22E6inside HTML text nodes - Use the symbol alone without explaining its formal relation meaning
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
Four methods all render ⋦
⋦ ⋦ ⋦For CSS, use \22E6 in the content property
Unicode U+22E6 — LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO
Named entity ⋦ is the most readable option
Previous: Less Than But Not Equal To Next: Less Than Equal To
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⋦ (named), ⋦ (hex), ⋦ (decimal), or \22E6 in CSS content. All four methods render ⋦ correctly.U+22E6 (LESS-THAN BUT NOT EQUIVALENT TO). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 22E6, decimal 8934. Denotes strict less-than excluding equivalence.⋦, ⋦, or ⋦) go in markup. The CSS escape \22E6 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⋦.⋦ is the named HTML entity for U+22E6. You can also use ⋦ (decimal), ⋦ (hex), or \22E6 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
Discover 1500+ HTML character references — arrows, symbols, math operators, and more.
About the author
8 people found this page helpful