Therefore Symbol ∴

In mathematics and logical reasoning, the term "Therefore," often represented by the symbol ∴, signifies a logical consequence or conclusion drawn from preceding statements or premises. It denotes an inference or deduction based on established facts or propositions.

Defining "Therefore"

"Therefore" serves as a connector in logical arguments, indicating that a conclusion or consequence logically follows from the given premises or statements.

Symbolic Representation

The symbol ∴ is commonly used to represent "Therefore." It typically appears at the end of a sequence of statements to signify the derived conclusion.

Usage in Logical Reasoning

"Therefore" is instrumental in formal logic, mathematical proofs, and deductive reasoning. It solidifies the logical progression from premises to conclusions, emphasizing the inference drawn from established facts.

Relation to Mathematical Proofs

In mathematical proofs, "Therefore" signifies the implication or logical consequence, indicating the final result derived from the established axioms, assumptions, or previously proven statements.

"Therefore," represented by ∴, serves as a crucial element in logical reasoning and mathematical proofs. It signifies the logical consequence or conclusion drawn from established premises, aiding in the clarity and validity of deductions made in various mathematical and logical contexts.

Understanding the usage and implication of "Therefore" enhances logical reasoning skills, facilitating the coherent presentation of conclusions derived from established facts or propositions.

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Therefore Symbol Information

Symbol Name Therefore
Unicode Version 1.1 (June 1993)
Unicode U+2234
CSS Code \2234
HTML Entity ∴
Hex Code ∴
HTML Code ∴
Latex \therefore

Therefore Symbol Encoding

UTF-8 0xE2 0x88 0xB4
UTF-16 0x2234
UTF-32 0x00002234


Therefore symbol's PNG and SVG files


How to type therefore symbol in latex

Copy \documentclass{article}
\usepackage{amssymb}
\begin{document}
\therefore
\end{document}

How to add therefore symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems

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

How to type therefore symbol on Microsoft Word

You can type the therefore 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 3 4
  • Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
  • The original 2 2 3 4 is now transformed into ∴

How to type therefore symbol on Microsoft Windows

You can type the therefore on Microsoft windows using following steps:

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

How to type therefore symbol on Mac OS

You can type the therefore 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 “Therefore” 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 therefore symbol on Mac OS
    How to type therefore symbol on Mac OS

How to type therefore symbol on Linux

You can type the therefore 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 3 4 consecutively
  • And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document

How to type therefore symbol on IOS and Android

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


How to use therefore in CSS

Copy // css example
span {
content: "\2234";
}

How to type therefore in HTML

Copy // html example
<span>&#8756;</span>

Therefore symbol representation in programming languages

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

Language Representation
Rust \u{2234}
Ruby \u{2234}
Python \u2234
PHP \u{2234}
Perl "\x{2234}"
Java \u2234
Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 \u{2234}
JavaScript \u2234
Go \u2234
C# \u2234
C and C++ \u2234
Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e \u2234
RFC 5137 \u'2234'
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