minus
A horizontal line used to represent subtraction, removal, or a dash
Basic Information
- Unicode U+2796
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category symbols
- Subcategory math symbols
Platform Meaning
A horizontal line used to represent subtraction, removal, or a dash
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Primarily indicates subtraction in math contexts or a separator
- Google： Used for subtraction operations, to denote removal, or as a hyphen
- Twitter： Often represents subtraction, a minus sign, or a break in text
- Unicode： General punctuation: Hyphen-Minus, used for subtraction and hyphenation
Detailed Introduction
The ➖️ emoji is a simple horizontal line that primarily symbolizes subtraction in mathematical contexts. It can also represent removal, reduction, or the concept of 'minus' something. Beyond math, it functions as a separator or dash in text, helping to break up content or indicate a pause. Common uses include expressing a decrease (e.g., 'Temperature ➖️ 5°C'), showing removal of items (e.g., 'Shopping list: Milk, Eggs ➖️ Bread'), or as a visual divider in social media posts or messages. Its meaning is generally consistent across platforms, focusing on subtraction, separation, or negation.