NOT EQUAL TO
Not equal to, the slashed equals comparison operator.
U+2260 · 15.1.0 · Common script
About this character
The not equal sign (≠), Unicode U+2260, is a mathematical comparison symbol formed by a diagonal slash through an equals sign. It asserts that two quantities or expressions are unequal. Its origins trace to the 17th century as a logical extension of the equals sign, with early usage documented in algebra. In programming, many languages represent it as `!=` or `<>`, though the glyph appears in documentation and pseudocode. In typography and design, it conveys contrast or exclusion. In writing, it succinctly states inequality in equations and technical prose. The symbol remains essential in mathematics, physics, and formal logic.
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