⊃
| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| ⊃ | Code Point |
U+2283 |
| TeX |
\supset |
|
| SVG |
The superset symbol is used in math to express that one set is a superset of another set. Typically, the symbol is used in an expression like this:
In plain language, this means that the set is a superset of the set .
The superset or equal symbol is used in math to describe the relationship between two sets.
The subset symbol is used in math to describe the relationship between two sets.
The subset or equal symbol is used in math to describe the relationship between two sets.
A proper superset is denoted by the superset symbol which looks like a U rotated ninety degrees to the left.