Subset Of Symbol ⊂

In mathematics, "Subset Of" refers to a relationship between sets where every element of one set is also an element of another set. It signifies that all elements in a set A are contained within another set B, possibly including the scenario where the sets are equal.

Defining "Subset Of"

When one set A is considered a "Subset Of" another set B, it means that all elements in A are also present in set B, allowing B to contain additional elements that are not in A.

Key Characteristics

Essential attributes of "Subset Of" include:

  • Inclusion Relationship: Depicts a relationship where one set contains all elements of another.
  • Possible Equality: Allows for the sets to be equal, denoting that both sets contain the same elements.

Representation and Usage

The relationship of "Subset Of" is often represented using the symbol \( \subseteq \) (subset or equal to), signifying that one set is a subset of another or could be equal to it.

Applications in Mathematics

"Subset Of" finds applications in diverse mathematical areas:

  • Set Theory: Fundamental in defining relationships between sets and establishing containment.
  • Topology: Used in defining open sets and studying spaces in mathematical analysis.
  • Abstract Algebra: Integral in understanding subgroups and substructures within algebraic systems.

"Subset Of" denotes a relationship between sets where one set entirely contains the elements of another, allowing for the possibility of equality. This concept plays a crucial role in various mathematical disciplines, providing a means to define containment relationships between sets and establish structured hierarchies within mathematical structures.

Understanding "Subset Of" aids in defining relationships between sets, establishing containment hierarchies, and analyzing structures in diverse mathematical areas where the inclusion of elements from one set into another is fundamental.

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Subset Of Symbol Information

Symbol Name Subset Of
Unicode Version 1.1 (June 1993)
Unicode U+2282
CSS Code \2282
HTML Entity ⊂
Hex Code ⊂
HTML Code ⊂
Latex \subset

Subset Of Symbol Encoding

UTF-8 0xE2 0x8A 0x82
UTF-16 0x2282
UTF-32 0x00002282


Subset Of symbol's PNG and SVG files


How to type subset of symbol in latex

Copy \documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
\subset
\end{document}

How to add subset of symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems

You can type the subset of on most modern devices with the help of following methods:

How to type subset of symbol on Microsoft Word

You can type the subset of on microsoft Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 2 2 8 2
  • Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
  • The original 2 2 8 2 is now transformed into ⊂

How to type subset of symbol on Microsoft Windows

You can type the subset of on Microsoft windows using following steps:

  • Hold Alt and press to type subset of on your windows machine.

How to type subset of symbol on Mac OS

You can type the subset of on Mac OS using following steps:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
  • Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
  • Type “Subset Of” in the search field at the top and press Enter
  • The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
  • How to type subset of symbol on Mac OS
    How to type subset of symbol on Mac OS

How to type subset of symbol on Linux

You can type the subset of on Linux using following steps:

  • Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
  • Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
  • Press keys 2 2 8 2 consecutively
  • And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document

How to type subset of symbol on IOS and Android

The easiest way to type the subset of on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.


How to use subset of in CSS

Copy // css example
span {
content: "\2282";
}

How to type subset of in HTML

Copy // html example
<span>&#8834;</span>

Subset Of symbol representation in programming languages

subset of's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:

Language Representation
Rust \u{2282}
Ruby \u{2282}
Python \u2282
PHP \u{2282}
Perl "\x{2282}"
Java \u2282
Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 \u{2282}
JavaScript \u2282
Go \u2282
C# \u2282
C and C++ \u2282
Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e \u2282
RFC 5137 \u'2282'
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