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(triːtɪz, US -tɪs)
Word forms: plural treatises
countable noun
A treatise is a long, formal piece of writing about a particular subject.
...Locke's Treatise on Civil Government. [+ on]
Synonyms: paper, work, writing, study More Synonyms of treatise

treatise in British English

(ˈtriːtɪz)
noun
1. 
a formal work on a subject, esp one that deals systematically with its principles and conclusions
2.  an obsolete word for narrative
Word origin
C14: from Anglo-French tretiz, from Old French tretier to treat

treatise in American English

(ˈtritɪs)
noun
1. 
a formal, systematic article or book on some subject, esp. a discussion of facts, evidence, or principles and the conclusions based on these
2.  Obsolete
a narrative; tale
Word origin
ME tretis < Anglo-Fr tretiz < OFr *treiteiz < traiter: see treat

Examples of 'treatise' in a sentence
treatise

In his spare time he intended to write a treatise on natural history.
Ben Macintyre JOSIAH THE GREAT: The True Story of The Man Who Would Be King (2004)
Everything else in the show can be understood as preparatory work for this treatise.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It records his most sustained effort to turn his anatomical knowledge into a published treatise.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Yet this is no formal treatise.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
In the plural, a treatise on this subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He produced no treatise on the subject, but his scientific interest in women was profound and lasting.
Christianity Today (2000)
A philosophical treatise that tries to give shape to a phantom, leadership.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

In other languages
treatise

British English: treatise NOUN
A treatise is a long, formal piece of writing about a particular subject.
...his Treatise on Civil Government.
  • American English: treatise
  • Brazilian Portuguese: tratado
  • Chinese: 论文
  • European Spanish: tratado
  • French: traité
  • German: Abhandlung
  • Italian: trattato
  • Japanese: 論文
  • Korean: 논문
  • European Portuguese: tratado
  • Latin American Spanish: tratado

(noun) 
Definition
a formal piece of writing that deals systematically with a particular subject
a lengthy treatise on prison reform
Synonyms
paper
He has just written a paper on the subject.
work
writing
study
the first study of English children's attitudes
essay
He was asked to write an essay about his home town.
thesis
He was awarded his PhD for a thesis on industrial robots.
tract
I produced a tract on the dangers of ignoring climate change.
pamphlet
exposition
dissertation
He is currently writing a dissertation.
monograph
disquisition
She launched into an authoritative disquisition.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of disquisition
Definition
a formal written or oral examination of a subject
She launched into an authoritative disquisition.
Synonyms
lecture,
discourse,
exposition,
dissertation,
paper,
essay,
thesis,
treatise
in the sense of dissertation
Definition
a written thesis, usually required for a higher degree
He is currently writing a dissertation.
Synonyms
thesis,
essay,
discourse,
critique,
exposition,
treatise,
disquisition
in the sense of essay
Definition
a short piece of writing on a subject done as an exercise by a student
He was asked to write an essay about his home town.
Synonyms
composition,
study,
paper,
article,
piece,
assignment,
discourse,
tract,
treatise,
dissertation,
disquisition,
SA

Nearby words of
treatise

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  • treat
  • treat of something
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  • treatment
  • treaty
  • tree

Synonyms of 'treatise'

treatise

Explore 'treatise' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of study
Definition
a paper or book produced as a result of study
the first study of English children's attitudes
Synonyms
piece of research,
survey,
report,
paper,
review,
article,
inquiry,
investigation,
essay,
commentary,
critique
in the sense of thesis
Definition
a written work resulting from original research, esp. one submitted for a higher degree in a university
He was awarded his PhD for a thesis on industrial robots.
Synonyms
dissertation,
paper,
treatise,
essay,
composition,
monograph,
disquisition
in the sense of tract
Definition
a pamphlet, esp. a religious one
I produced a tract on the dangers of ignoring climate change.
Synonyms
treatise,
essay,
leaflet,
brochure,
booklet,
pamphlet,
dissertation,
monograph,
homily,
disquisition,
tractate
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