Treatise TRE'ATISE, n. [L. tractatus.] A tract; a written composition
on a particular subject, in which the principles of it are discussed or
explained. A treatise is of an indefinite length; but it implies more form
and method than an essay, and less fullness or copiousness than a system.
treatise nounEtymology: Middle English tretis, from Anglo-French
tretiz, alteration of tretez, traitet, from Medieval Latin
tractatus, from Latin tractare to treat, handle Date:
14th century 1. a systematic exposition or argument in writing
including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and
conclusions reached <a treatise on higher education> 2.obsoleteaccount, tale
treatise
(treatises)
A treatise is a long, formal piece of writing about a particular subject.
...Locke's Treatise on Civil Government.N-COUNT: usu with supp, oft N on n
Treatise \Trea"tise\, n. [OE. tretis, OF. treitis, traitis, well
made. See Treat.]
1. A written composition on a particular subject, in which
its principles are discussed or explained; a tract.
--Chaucer.
He published a treatise in which he maintained that
a marriage between a member of the Church of England
and a dissenter was a nullity. --Macaulay.
Note: A treatise implies more form and method than an essay,
but may fall short of the fullness and completeness of
a systematic exposition.
2. Story; discourse. [R.] --Shak.
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