&
| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| & | Code Point |
U+0026 |
| TeX |
\& |
|
| SVG |
The ampersand, or &, is a logogram representing the conjunction 'and'. It originated as a ligature of the letters e and t, from the Latin word 'et', meaning 'and'. In mathematics, it is sometimes used to denote the logical conjunction, or "and" operation.
The logical-and symbol is used in math as a logical operator.
The logical or symbol is used in logic and mathematics to denote the logical disjunction operation. It's true if at least one of the operands is true.
The negation symbol is used in math to represent the logical negation operator.