Top 10 facts about the world. An informative essay is a form of writing that teaches the reader about a topic in an unbiased manner. Typically, this type of essay will include an introduction, a few body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The body of the essay generally will contain facts that are well-researched and come from reliable sources.
Full Definition of INDEPENDENCE. 1. : the quality or state of being independent. 2. archaic: competence 1. See independence defined for English-language learners.
Legal Definition of independent. 1  1 : not dependent on others (as parents) for livelihood; especially : not a dependent declared she was independent on her financial aid form. 2  2a : not affiliated with another usually larger unit an independent adjuster b : not contingent on something else an independent promise.