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Precedes
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227A · Mathematical Operators · Zyyy
About Precedes
Order theory symbol (U+227A) from the Mathematical Operators block indicating that one element comes before another in a partial order. Used in lattice theory, scheduling algorithms, and abstract algebra.
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Encodings
| Unicode | U+227A | |
| HTML Decimal | ≺ | |
| HTML Hex | ≺ | |
| CSS | \227A | |
| JavaScript | \u{227A} | |
| Python | \u227a | |
| Java | \u227A | |
| UTF-8 | e2 89 ba | |
| UTF-16 | 22 7a | |
| URL Encoded | %E2%89%BA |
Unicode Properties
Block
Mathematical Operators
Script
Zyyy
Category
Math Symbol (Sm)
Bidirectional
ON
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ≺ Precedes symbol?
≺ is the Precedes symbol, encoded at Unicode 227A.
What is the Unicode codepoint of Precedes?
The Precedes symbol (≺) has codepoint 227A.
How do I type or copy Precedes?
Copy ≺ directly, or use the HTML entity, CSS, JavaScript, and Python encodings shown on this page.