HTML Entity Detail

HTML Entity - Weierstrass Elliptic Function

Weierstrass Elliptic Function is a letterlike mathematical symbols representing number sets and special functions. This HTML entity enables web developers to display this character reliably across all browsers without encoding issues.

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Unicode

U+2118

HTML entity

℘

CSS code

\2118

Usage Examples

Use this HTML entity in mathematical notation for number sets like ℝ (real numbers) and ℕ (natural numbers), and physics constants.

Common Mistakes

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Mistake: Using plain Latin letters instead of double-struck symbols for number sets

Fix: Use ℝ (ℝ), ℕ (ℕ), ℤ (ℤ), ℂ (ℂ) for number sets. Plain R, N, Z, C are ambiguous and less formal in mathematical writing.

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Mistake: Confusing the aleph symbol ℵ with a Hebrew letter or a stylized N

Fix: The aleph symbol ℵ is specifically used in set theory for transfinite cardinal numbers (ℵ₀). It is not a decorative character or a substitute for the Hebrew letter.

Weierstrass Elliptic Function

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Category: Letterlike Symbols
Unicode U+2118
Hex Code ℘
HTML Code ℘
HTML Entity ℘
CSS Code \2118
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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026