Symbol for close to but below

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Let’s say x=0.97 and I want to symbolically emphasize that X is below but close to 1. Is there a symbol that I can use which denotes that situation? Thanks.

We can write $x\approx 1 \land x<1$ but I guess it's kinda trivial. — kingW3, Jul 04 '17 at 22:23

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 04 '17 at 20:51

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$\lesssim$ (MathJax/LaTeX: \lesssim) is sometimes seen meaning that.

answered Jul 04 '17 at 20:51

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That is what I thought of. But define it the first time ... since I think it could also mean: "less than or slightly larger than" – GEdgar Jul 04 '17 at 21:35

score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 04 '17 at 21:17

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In the case of limits I have seen $lim_{x\to1^-}$, meaning that $x$ is approaching $1$ from below.

answered Jul 04 '17 at 21:17

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Symbol for close to but below

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