What Does \bar{\in} Symbol Mean?

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The symbol \bar{\in} is an alternative representation for the negation of the membership symbol \in, commonly used in mathematical contexts. It appears in older manuscripts where the more modern notation \notin was not available. Users should be aware that the context in which \bar{\in} is used can vary, and it is essential to refer to the surrounding formulas for accurate interpretation.

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What does this symbol mean [tex]\bar{\in}[/tex]? I know what [tex]\in[/tex] is but I never saw it with a line on top.

edit. I figured it out I think It was used because they can't print [tex]\notin[/tex]
 
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Try typing the context or the formula you found that... the stand-alone symbol could mean anything!
 
I think you will find this in older manuscripts, before [itex]\notin[/itex] became common.
 

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