dfn

Support

Indicates the defining instance of the enclosed term.

The dfn element is used to identify the defining instance of a term. The first point within the document a given term is explained.

Example

<p><dfn>Progressive enhancement</dfn> has been a 
    standard web dev philosophy for a few years 
    now. Everybody agrees that progressive 
    enhancement is a good idea.</p>

Preview

Progressive enhancement has been a standard web dev philosophy for a few years now. Everybody agrees that progressive enhancement is a good idea.