MINUS SIGN character

MINUS SIGN
U+2212
8722
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−
Sm (Math Symbol)
ES (European Number Separator)
N
0
Mathematical Operators
0
BMP
Basic Multilingual Plane
0000-FFFF
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MINUS SIGN is a symbol of mathematical use from the Basic Multilingual Plane.

The bidi class of MINUS SIGN is European Number Separator (Weak). It belongs to the punctuation marks used with numbers, like the plus sign and the minus sign. Treated like digits when they occur as part of a number and like punctuation the rest of the time..

The European Separator (ES) bidi class is applied to characters like the plus and minus signs (+, -) that are used in conjunction with European numbers. These characters are treated neutrally but are crucial for maintaining the correct representation of arithmetic expressions within bidirectional text.

Math Symbol (Sm) refers to characters that are used in mathematical expressions, including operators, comparators, and other symbols essential for writing equations and performing calculations. Examples include the plus sign (+), equal sign (=), and multiplication sign (×).

This character belongs to the Mathematical Operators block. The Mathematical Operators block contains symbols used in mathematical expressions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and more complex operators. These symbols are essential for writing mathematical equations and expressions in a clear and standardized way. The block includes both basic operators and more advanced symbols used in higher mathematics, ensuring comprehensive support for mathematical notation in digital text..