LaTeX Not Approximately Equal (≉) - Complete Guide

The not approximately equal symbol (≉) denotes non-approximate equality.

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Not Approximately Equal

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Method 1: Using \not\approx

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\not\approx

Not approximately equal

What is the LaTeX Not Approximately Equal?

Used to indicate that two quantities are not approximately equal.

How to Use Not Approximately Equal in LaTeX

Method 1: Using \not\approx

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Not approximately equal

Example: Using \not\approx

latex

\documentclass{article}

\begin{document}

% Using the Not Approximately Equal
Text with \not\approx

\end{document}

Common Use Cases

The Not Approximately Equal symbol is commonly used in the following contexts:

Not Approximate

Values are not approximately equal.

Code

$5 \not\approx 3$

Output

5 ≉ 3

Complete Examples

Not Approximately Equal

Using not approximately equal

latex

\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}

The values $\pi \not\approx 3$ differ significantly.

\end{document}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which method should I use?

We recommend using the method marked as "Recommended" above. However, the best method depends on your specific needs:

\not\approx: Not approximately equal

Where do I use this symbol?

This symbol can be used:

In mathematical equations (math mode)
In regular text (if using text mode)
In various document environments

Can I use this in display mode?

Yes, symbols that work in math mode (between $ $) also work in display mode (between $$ $$). This allows you to display the symbol on its own line with larger formatting.

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