nsim
Denotes a relationship that is explicitly not similar between mathematical expressions or geometric objects.
Overview
Serves as a negation of the similarity relationship in mathematical notation, particularly useful in geometry, algebra, and set theory.
- Common in proofs and mathematical arguments where dissimilarity needs to be explicitly stated
- Used when comparing geometric shapes, algebraic expressions, or mathematical structures
- Frequently appears alongside other comparison symbols in formal mathematical writing
- Essential in contexts where precise mathematical relationships need to be clearly distinguished
Examples
Expressing that two distributions are not similar.
P(X) \nsim P(Y)Indicating non-similar triangles in geometry.
\triangle ABC \nsim \triangle DEFShowing that two functions do not have similar behavior.
f(x) \nsim g(x) \text{ as } x \to \infty