HTML Entity for Minus Tilde (≂)
What You'll Learn
How to display the minus tilde sign (≂) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named entity, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+2242 (MINUS TILDE) in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF)—a relation symbol used in advanced mathematics and operator notation.
Render it with ≂, ≂, ≂, or CSS escape \2242. Do not confuse ≂ with the tilde operator ∼ (U+223C) or the minus sign − (U+2212)—each is a distinct symbol.
⚡ Quick Reference — Minus Tilde
U+2242Mathematical Operators
≂Hexadecimal reference
≂Decimal reference
≂Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2242
Hex code ≂
HTML code ≂
Named entity ≂
CSS code \2242
Meaning Minus tilde (relation symbol)
Related U+223C = tilde operator (∼)
U+2212 = minus sign (−)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the minus tilde sign (≂) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2242";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Minus Tilde using Hexadecimal: ≂</p>
<p>Minus Tilde using HTML Code: ≂</p>
<p>Minus Tilde using Named Entity: ≂</p>
<p id="point">Minus Tilde using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Relation: A ≂ B</p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The minus tilde sign is widely supported in modern browsers:
👀 Live Preview
See the minus tilde sign (≂) in mathematical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
≂ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2242 to display the minus tilde sign. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
≂ uses the decimal Unicode value 8770 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\2242 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Named Entity
≂ is the standard named HTML entity for the minus tilde sign—easy to read and remember in source markup.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ≂ (≂). Unicode U+2242 is in Mathematical Operators. Prefer ≂ for readable HTML source.
Use Cases
The minus tilde sign (≂) is commonly used in:
Relation symbols and operator notation in advanced math.
Scientific papers and formula documentation.
Technical specs with specialized mathematical notation.
Online courses, textbooks, and math reference content.
API references and scientific documentation sites.
HTML entity tutorials and Unicode symbol documentation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Prefer
≂for readable HTML source - Use ≂ for the correct minus-tilde relation symbol
- Distinguish ≂ from ∼ (tilde operator) and − (minus)
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">) - Consider MathML for complex mathematical formulas
Don’t
- Confuse ≂ with the ASCII tilde
~(U+007E) - Use ≂ when you mean subtraction minus −
- Put CSS escape
\2242in HTML text nodes - Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u2242) - Use padded Unicode notation like U+02242—the correct value is
U+2242
Key Takeaways
Four HTML/CSS references all render ≂
≂ ≂ ≂For CSS stylesheets, use \2242 in the content property
Unicode U+2242 — MINUS TILDE in Mathematical Operators
Prefer ≂ for readability in HTML source
Not the same as tilde operator ∼ (U+223C)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
≂ (hex), ≂ (decimal), ≂ (named), or \2242 in CSS content. All produce ≂.U+2242 (MINUS TILDE). Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF). Hex 2242, decimal 8770. Named HTML entity: ≂.≂, ≂, or ≂) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \2242 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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