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treatise

 

[ หˆtriหtษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic writing

A treatise is a formal and systematic written work that focuses on a specific subject. Treatises are often scholarly in nature and provide in-depth analysis and discussion of the topic.

Synonyms

dissertation, monograph, thesis

Examples of usage

  • Aristotle's treatise on ethics is considered a classic in the field.
  • The professor assigned a treatise on economic theory for the graduate students to read.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

In legal contexts, a treatise is a comprehensive and authoritative book or written work on a specific legal topic. Treatises in law are often used as reference materials by legal professionals.

Synonyms

handbook, manual, treaty

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer consulted a treatise on contract law before preparing the case.
  • This treatise on constitutional law is widely regarded as a definitive work in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "treatise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tratado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฌเค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abhandlung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ risalah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ traktat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ซ–ๆ–‡ (ใ‚ใ‚“ใถใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท traitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tratado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท risale

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ผ๋ฌธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุทุฑูˆุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ traktรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ traktรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎบ่ฟฐ (lรนnshรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razprava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆรฐirit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะฐะบั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ traktat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tratado

Etymology

The word 'treatise' originated from the Middle English 'tretis,' which came from the Old French 'traitiรฉ,' meaning 'handling' or 'treatment.' The term was used in the context of discussing or presenting a particular subject systematically. Over time, 'treatise' evolved to refer to a formal written work focusing on a specific topic, particularly in academic and legal fields.

See also: entreat, entreaty, maltreatment, mistreat, retreat, treat, treated, treaties, treatment, treats, treaty, untreatable, untreated.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,025 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.