Simeq in LaTeX

The LaTeX command for simeq (≃) is \simeq.

\simeq

Relations · Unicode ≃ (U+2243) · no package needed

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How to type Simeq

Write \simeq inside math mode, that is between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] or equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

As a relation, \simeq gets a thick space on each side, and a long inline formula may break after it. With unicode-math under XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX, typing ≃ in a formula gives the same symbol. Not to be confused with \approx (≈).

Example

$a \simeq b$

a \simeq b

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Often confused with

Approx \approx (≈): approximately equal
Sim \sim (∼): similar to
Cong \cong (≅): congruent / isomorphic

Related Relations symbols

\geq\leqslant\geqslant\ll\gg\equiv\sim\approx\cong\propto\perp\mid\nmid\parallel

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FAQ

How do you write simeq (≃) in LaTeX?

Use \simeq in math mode; it needs no extra package. For example, $a \simeq b$.

Which package provides \simeq?

None: \simeq is built into LaTeX, so no extra package is required.

How to type Simeq

Write \simeq inside math mode, that is between $…$ for inline math or in a \[ … \] or equation block for display math. It is part of core LaTeX math, so no extra package is required.

Example

$a \simeq b$

a \simeq b

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