When you write a definition of something, I was taught in school that you should not use the word you are defining in the definition. Does this still apply throughout a definition essay? If so, then how?

Answer 1

Yes, you're right.

Here are some webpages with really good explanations and ideas for writing this type of paper:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/definition.htm

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/definition.html