The Mathematical Symbol "Succeeds (≻)"
The "Succeeds" Symbol (≻)
The ≻ symbol represents a relation where one element succeeds another in an ordered set. It is a way of saying that one element is "greater than" another without implying numerical value, especially in contexts that don't involve numbers.
Visual Representation
The symbol itself resembles the "greater than" sign (`>`), which is a well-known symbol to represent that one value is larger than another in mathematics.
Common Uses
The "Succeeds" relation has applications mainly in abstract mathematical contexts, particularly when discussing ordered sets:
- Ordering: In an abstract ordered set, if element \( a \) is said to succeed element \( b \), it can be represented as \( a ≻ b \).
- Examples:
- If we are discussing the lexicographic order of words, and "apple" comes before "banana", then "banana ≻ apple".
- In set theory or order theory, this symbol can help describe the relationships between elements of a poset (partially ordered set).
Representation in Other Contexts
In LaTeX, commonly used for typesetting mathematical and scientific documents, the "succeeds" symbol can be represented with the command `\succ` when in math mode.
Conclusion
The ≻ symbol is essential for conveying the idea of one element succeeding another, especially in contexts outside of the numerical realm. Its role in mathematics and related fields helps clarify and provide structure to discussions about order relations.
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Codes for the ≻ Symbol
| The Symbol | ≻ | |
| Alt Code | Alt 8827 | |
| HTML Code | ≻ | |
| HTML Entity | ≻ | |
| CSS Code | \227B | |
| Hex Code | ≻ | |
| Unicode | U+227B |
How To Insert the ≻ Symbol
(Method 1) Copy and paste the symbol.
The easiest way to get the ≻ symbol is to copy and paste it into your document.Bear in mind that this is a UTF-8 encoded character. It must be encoded as UTF-8 at all stages (copying, replacing, editing, pasting), otherwise it will render as random characters or the dreaded �.
(Method 2) Use the "Alt Code."
If you have a keyboard with a numeric pad, you can use this method. Simply hold down the Alt key and type 8827. When you lift the Alt key, the symbol appears. ("Num Lock" must be on.)(Method 3) Use the HTML Decimal Code (for webpages).
| HTML Text | Output |
|---|---|
| <b>My symbol: ≻</b> | My symbol: ≻ |
(Method 4) Use the HTML Entity Code (for webpages).
| HTML Text | Output |
|---|---|
| <b>My symbol: ≻</b> | My symbol: ≻ |
(Method 5) Use the CSS Code (for webpages).
| CSS and HTML Text | Output |
|---|---|
|
<style> span:after { content: "\227B";} </style> <span>My symbol:</span> | My symbol: ≻ |
(Method 6) Use the HTML Hex Code (for webpages and HTML canvas).
| HTML Text | Output |
|---|---|
| <b>My symbol: ≻</b> | My symbol: ≻ |
| JavaScript Text |
|---|
|
const x = "0x"+"E9" ctx.fillText(String.fromCodePoint(x), 5, 5); |
| Output |
≻ |
(Method 7) Use the Unicode (for various, e.g. Microsoft Office, JavaScript, Perl).
The Unicode for ≻ is U+227B. The important part is the hexadecimal number after the U+, which is used in various formats. For example, in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint), do the following:| Type | Output |
|---|---|
| 227B [Hold down Alt] [Press x] | ≻ (The 227B turns into ≻. Note that you can omit any leading zeros.) |
| JavaScript Text | Output |
|---|---|
| let str = "\u227B" document.write("My symbol: " + str) | My symbol: ≻ |