0x225B

0x225B is a hexadecimal value that commonly refers to the Unicode code point U+225B. In Unicode notation, the hexadecimal 0x225B maps to the character U+225B, which is located in the Mathematical Operators block of the Basic Multilingual Plane. This placement indicates its use as a mathematical symbol within digital text.

The character designated by U+225B is a mathematical symbol whose exact glyph depends on the font and rendering system in use. It is encountered in mathematical notation and related typesetting contexts, where the symbol forms part of expressions, equations, or other formal representations. As with many Unicode symbols, its semantic meaning is defined by the surrounding mathematical language or domain, not by Unicode alone.

Encoding and representation: U+225B, being in the Basic Multilingual Plane, is encoded in UTF-8 as a three-byte sequence in typical text processing environments. In various programming and markup languages, the symbol can be represented using the Unicode escape sequence or a hexadecimal character reference, such as ≛ in HTML and similar formats.

Usage considerations: Not all fonts include glyphs for every Unicode symbol, including U+225B. When a font lacks the glyph, rendering systems may substitute a fallback character, which can affect readability in mathematical documents. Applications that handle mathematical notation often rely on font support and proper rendering to ensure accurate visual representation.

See also: Unicode, Mathematical Operators block, U+225B, UTF-8, hexadecimal notation.