Definition term. The title attribute has special semantics on this element as it is often used to describe the definition. The <dfn> element represents the defining instance of a term.

Required Attributes

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Optional Attributes

Example

<p>The <dfn id=gdo><abbr title="Garage Door Opener">GDO</abbr></dfn>
is a device that allows off-world teams to open the iris.</p>
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<p>Teal'c activated his <a href=#gdo><abbr title="Garage Door Opener">GDO</abbr></a>
and so Hammond ordered the iris to be opened.</p>

Changes in HTML5

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