TREATISE


Meaning of TREATISE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtrē-təs also ]

-təz noun

Etymology: 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. obsolete : account , tale

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