This page describes how to use the Definition List style. This style is used in the body of the document for term-definition pairs, such as a list of definitions of terms used in an equation.

Definition List (Body)

The Definition List style is used for groups of term-definition pairs that occur in the body of the document. This is distinct from Abbreviations (found in the front matter) and Glossary (usually wrapped in the back matter in the XML). A typical use for this style would be a list of explanations of terms used in an equation.

Example

The following example demonstrates the use of the Definition List paragraph style. This illustration is an excerpt from the sample document: Sample 2_Book Review.docx

JATS XML Example

<def-list>
	<def-item>
		<term>E</term>
		<def><p>energy</p></def>
	</def-item>
	<def-item>
		<term><italic>m</italic></term>
		<def><p>mass</p></def>
	</def-item>
	<def-item>
		<term><italic>c</italic></term>
		<def><p>the speed of light in a vacuum</p></def>
	</def-item>
</def-list>

Definition List Style

Definition List (Body)

Example