Meaning
The ➖ emoji signifies subtraction, a negative value, or reduction. It is commonly seen as a minus sign in mathematics and general contexts indicating something is being taken away or decreased.
Common Uses
- Representing mathematical subtraction or negative numbers
- Indicating removal or reduction in quantity
- Marking decrease in data or statistics
- Used in user interfaces to signify minimization or collapsing items
- Expressing disagreement or a negative stance in conversations
Examples
5 ➖ 3 = 2
Price dropped by ➖20%
Click ➖ to minimize the window
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Related Emojis
- ➕ Plus: Represents addition or positive values.
- ✖️ Multiplication: Indicates multiplication or a more complex negative interaction.
- ➗ Division: Represents division in math contexts.
- 🔻 Red Triangle Pointed Down: Often signals decrease or downward trends.
- ➰ Curly Loop: Used differently, often to indicate a complex path or action, not subtraction.
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+2796, introduced around Unicode version 3.0. It appears as a bold horizontal bar on most platforms. It does not support skin tone variations as it is a symbol.
FAQ
What does the ➖ emoji mean?
A symbol for subtraction, negative values, or reduction.
How is the ➖ emoji used?
It denotes subtraction in math, reductions, removals, or interface minimizations.
Does the meaning of the ➖ emoji change by context?
Its core meaning remains subtraction or decrease, but it may imply negativity or removal in different contexts.
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