GlyphIndexSimple conclusion
a = 2 and b = 3; ∴ a + b = 5.
The result follows from the two assignments.
Therefore sign
The therefore sign ∴ introduces a conclusion in a mathematical argument. Its three dots form one Unicode character.
THEREFORE
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Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The therefore sign ∴ introduces a conclusion in a mathematical argument. Its three dots form one Unicode character.
How to use it
Place it before a conclusion that follows from the preceding statements. In prose for a broad audience, the word “therefore” is often clearer.
Examples
Parity note
n is divisible by 2; ∴ n is even.
The conclusion uses the definition of evenness for integers.
Similar shapes, different characters
Because sign
U+2235The inverted arrangement introduces a reason.
DetailsEllipsis
U+2026An ellipsis indicates omission or continuation, not a conclusion.
DetailsSources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.