Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ≆ has the Unicode code point U+2246. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2246 to binary:
00100010 01000110. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10001001 10000110
APPROXIMATELY BUT NOT ACTUALLY EQUAL TO·U+2246
≆
Character Information
Code Point
U+2246
HEX
2246
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 89 86 | 11100010 10001001 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 46 | 00100010 01000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 46 22 | 01000110 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 46 | 00000000 00000000 00100010 01000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 46 22 00 00 | 01000110 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
≆
URI Encoded
%E2%89%86
Description
U+2246 is a Unicode character representing the symbol "Approximately But Not Actually Equal To". This mathematical symbol, also known as the "asymptote" symbol, is primarily used in digital text to express the concept of a relationship between two values that are nearly equal or constantly approaching equality without ever quite reaching it. In mathematics and computer science, this symbol is often utilized to describe the behavior of functions or algorithms where the output approaches a particular value but never quite reaches it due to limitations or complexities within the system. The U+2246 character is particularly useful in explaining technical concepts and theoretical principles that involve limiting values or asymptotic behaviors, such as in physics, computer science, and various other scientific disciplines. It helps communicate these nuanced concepts with accuracy and clarity, aiding in effective communication between experts and laypeople alike.
How to type the ≆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8774 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.