| Symbol | Format | Data |
|---|---|---|
| ⊂ | Code Point |
U+2282 |
| TeX |
\subset |
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| SVG | Download ↓ |
The subset symbol is used in math to describe the relationship between two sets. Typically, the symbol is used in an expression like this:
In plain language, this expression means that the set is a subset of the set . Read more
The subset or equal symbol ⊆ indicates that all elements of one set are contained in another set, or the sets are equal.
The superset symbol ⊃ is used to indicate that one set is a superset of another set, but not equal to it.
The superset or equal symbol ⊇ indicates that all elements of one set are contained in another set, or the sets are equal.
The 'not a subset of' symbol is used in set theory to indicate that one set is not a subset of another set.
A subset is denoted by the symbol ⊂ and is used to indicate that one set is a subset of another set, but not equal to it.