Organization in Definition

The examples in a definition essay are often organized by importance, or the impact you think the examples will have on your readers. Save the most important example for last.

As you write, add transitions to connect one example to the next.

Common Transitions in Definition

another for example
another kind for instance
first, second, third, and so on

DEFINITION AT A GLANCE

Introduction with thesis statement

Defines term or concept

First example explaining the definition

Details about the first example

Second example explaining the definition

Details about the second example

Third example explaining the definition

Details about the third example

Conclusion

Refers back to the defined term/concept and makes an observation about it based on what you have written