Theming "Arch" (3 of 3)

Some visual language.

The archlike symbol ∩ is used to describe the intersection of two sets. A∩B stands for the items that are part of both set A and set B. If set A is “characteristics of a tomato” and set B is “characteristics of an apple,” then A∩B would be the indigo overlap in the diagram below:

The double intersection symbol ⋒ is much rarer, and it doesn’t even have a current Wiktionary definition. Its use is pretty well outlined here, though. Essentially, ⋒ is used for the intersection of multiple sets. The longer explanation is grounded in set theory—some of you will be nodding along to what’s below, others will say “dude, that’s too much for a Friday”:

There are a few more icons—emoji, that is—that don’t have as firmly defined meanings but nevertheless recall an arch. These emoji’s exact appearance varies from system to system, but these are how they look on yours:

⛩️

⌒

'⌢'

These should work on most systems; if they don't on yours, my apologies! Here's how they look on my phone:

On my laptop, the apostrophes flanking the curve in the last symbol overlap the curve instead, resembling more of an arch bridge.

(Yes, you're right: twenty-seven open browser windows is too many. I'll work on that, promise.)

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I'm off to Ohio and Con on the Cob, where Janice and I will spend time as green-room support for the Funny Music Project (FuMP)! 🎶

Tomorrow's update will be DC Comics-related, and on Sunday I'll spotlight the winners of the Logan Awards for Comedy Music! Until then…