treatise
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/ˈtriːtɪs/
formal written work
Etymology
Etymology Information
'treatise' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tretis,' where 'tret-' meant 'to treat or handle.'
Historical Evolution
'tretis' transformed into the modern English word 'treatise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a written account or narrative,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a formal written work on a subject.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.
The professor published a treatise on ancient Greek philosophy.
Synonyms
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