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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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Integrating alternative and conventional medicine in holistic health care
2004 Balanced Healing: Combining Modern Medicine & Safe & Effective Alternative Therapies. Gig Harbor, WA: Harbor Press.
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Long-term psychological effects of school bullying on adult victims
Bullying is considered repeated acts over time that involves an imbalance of power between individuals. It can be verbal harassment, physical assault, coercion, manipulation, ignoring, or even subtler acts.
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Participative leadership in modern management and organizational decision-making
Leadership means dissimilar things to different people. On the other hand, a usually accepted definition is that it is a procedure that takes place in sets in which one member pressures and controls the actions of the…
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Jon Jeter's "Flat Broke in the Free Market" and the Brazilian recession
The Reality of Jon Jeter's Flat Broke in the Free Market: Extreme Stories and Actual Economics
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Critical analysis of Knobf's grounded theory study on premature menopause in breast cancer survivors
This paper provides a critique of T. M. Knobf's nursing research article, "Carrying On: The experience of premature menopause in women with early stage breast cancer," concerning its rigor as a grounded theory study, its contribution to nursing and its usefulness in practice. A summary of the research and important findings are presented in the conclusion.
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Narrow hedonism and preference hedonism as theories of happiness
Life is a simple four letter word, but it is not as simple as it sounds. Life is complex and to understand life as it is, it is important to understand how the human mind works. Life cannot be defined, it is not objective; it is rather subjective. It differs from person to person because human mind of every person works in a different way. The concept of hedonism define a certain part of life i.e. pleasure, happiness and joy. There are different types of hedonism which are applicable to different people according to their mind's acceptance.
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Martin Luther King's philosophy applied to hospitality industry diversity
Martin Luther King/The Hospitality Industry
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Lucid dreaming: controlling dreams while asleep
Mankind was always obsessed with dreams, as the experiences presented people with the possibility to escape their daily routines and enter a world made up by their subconscious. Under certain circumstances, people can…
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The evolving role of healthcare professionals in modern nursing practice
Health wise, Oklahoma is a conundrum. It was the 21st largest recipient of medical funding from the federal government in 2005; almost $76 million in immunizations, bioterrorism preparedness and health education being the top areas of focus. However, the rest of the state ranks above the US in the percentage of people with asthma, diabetes, cancer, and hypertension. Even Oklahoma's own Health Department acknowledges that strokes, heart disease, diabetes and chronic lower respiratory diseases are more prevalent in Oklahoma at higher than national average rates – primarily because of the dual issues of obesity and tobacco use. These statistics, in fact, result in a much higher total mortality rate than for the rest of the nation.
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Media pressures and cosmetic surgery in contemporary society
In the 21st century more and more people are dissatisfied with their appearance. Paralleling this trend, in an increasing number of individuals are resorting to cosmetic procedures.