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Ironically, the definition of the term “definition essay” is not very specific.  Definition essays are short pieces of writing on a particular topic.  However, not every essay on a topic can be properly labeled a definition essay.  Instead, a definition essay is an attempt to describe the topic thoroughly enough for the reader to understand it very well and might be compared to an encyclopedia entry for the topic.  Any of our example essays could provide a good start on a definition essay about the topic.  However, we have collected a sample of our best definition essays and included them below to help you explore the genre.  

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8th Constitutional Amendment Eighth Amendment
Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution
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Feminist Interpretations of Aristotle's Ethics and Women
Aristotle and Women's Position in the World
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The concept of piety and holiness in Plato's Euthyphro
Euthyphro demonstrates the true value of goodness in the sense of piety and holiness. This notion is important to both Socrates and Euthyphro sense they each have to attend respective trials in which these very notions are going to play an important role in deciding the outcome of these legal cases. The definition of these terms is exceedingly difficult to pinpoint, particularly due to Socrates' line of questioning of Euthyphro.
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History and mission of New York City Ballet
This paper discusses the New York City Ballet. It begins with a history of the company, and describes the mission statement as well. Furthermore, it analyzes how the mission statement has enabled the company to exist successfully through so many decades, and continue to expand.
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Solipsism and self-centered characterization in Auntie Mame
Auntie Mame: Solipsist or Just Eccentric?
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Dynamic Inconsistency of Low-Inflation Monetary
The lingering effects of the Great Recession of 2008 are still being felt in substantive ways across the global economy, and many observers are questioning the efficacy of the various stimulus methods that have been…
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United States Terrorism - Operations
United States Terrorism - Operations and Training, Interactions with the Media, and Domestic Terrorism
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Sputnik: the shock of the century
It was one of the most expensive and tense competitions in the history of the world. Government figures were made on the promise of its outcome, or their dedication to their sides advancements.
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Truth? One Cannot Simply Define
One cannot simply define the meaning of truth because it is so ambiguous. The word "truth" differs greatly from a word like "apple" that has an immediate visual connotation, and is easily and unequivocally defined.
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Serial Child Sex Offenders Defining
Child sexual abuse is an extremely common phenomenon in the United States and unlike what most people believe, 80% children are sexually abused by a family member while 19% children are abused by those they trust and…
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