tract

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtrakt

: a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function

the digestive tract

: a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function

: an area either large or small: such as

: an indefinite stretch of land

: a defined area of land

: extent or lapse of time

tract

2 of 3

noun (2)

: a pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda

also : a piece of writing that is suggestive of such a tract

tract

3 of 3

noun (3)

often capitalized

: verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English tracte, from Latin tractus action of drawing, extension, from trahere to pull, draw

Noun (2)

Middle English, treatise, from Medieval Latin tractus, perhaps alteration of Latin tractatus tractate

Noun (3)

Middle English tracte, from Medieval Latin tractus, from Latin, action of drawing, extension; perhaps from its being sung without a break by one voice

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

1760, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

tract

noun

ˈtrakt

: a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function

the digestive tract

see gastrointestinal tract, lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract

: a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function and especially one within the spinal cord or brain

called also fiber tract

see corticospinal tract, olfactory tract, optic tract, spinothalamic tract compare fasciculus sense b

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释义	tract 1 of 3 noun (1) ˈtrakt 1 a : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function the digestive tract b : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function 2 : an area either large or small: such as a : an indefinite stretch of land b : a defined area of land 3 : extent or lapse of time tract 2 of 3 noun (2) : a pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda also : a piece of writing that is suggestive of such a tract tract 3 of 3 noun (3) often capitalized : verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons) Synonyms Noun (1) belt corridor land neck part(s) region zone See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English tracte, from Latin tractus action of drawing, extension, from trahere to pull, draw Noun (2) Middle English, treatise, from Medieval Latin tractus, perhaps alteration of Latin tractatus tractate Noun (3) Middle English tracte, from Medieval Latin tractus, from Latin, action of drawing, extension; perhaps from its being sung without a break by one voice First Known Use Noun (1) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Noun (2) 1760, in the meaning defined above Noun (3) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing tract gastrointestinal tract lower respiratory tract digestive tract respiratory tract tract house upper respiratory tract pyramidal tract alimentary tract gastrointestinal tract lower respiratory tract digestive tract respiratory tract tract house upper respiratory tract pyramidal tract alimentary tract See More Kids Definition tract 1 of 2 noun ˈtrakt 1 : an indefinite stretch of land a large tract of forest 2 : a defined area of land 40 acre tracts 3 : a system of body parts or organs that serve some special purpose The kidneys and bladder are part of the urinary tract. tract 2 of 2 noun : a pamphlet of political or religious ideas and beliefs Medical Definition tract noun ˈtrakt 1 : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function the digestive tract see gastrointestinal tract, lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract 2 : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function and especially one within the spinal cord or brain called also fiber tract see corticospinal tract, olfactory tract, optic tract, spinothalamic tract compare fasciculus sense b tracts noun plural of tract 1 as in parts a broad geographical area a vast and fertile tract of farmland Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance parts regions lands necks zones corridors territories belts districts domains terrains neighborhoods ranges latitudes realms vicinities 2 as in clearings a small area of usually open land the town had planned on turning that tract of meadow into a park Synonyms & Similar Words clearings parcels fields plots grounds meadows plats lots grasses commons pastures lawns green crofts grasslands glades pasturelands heaths leas moors leys greenswards heathlands 3 as in properties a small piece of land that is developed or available for development had a number of small tracts for sale, but we couldn't afford to buy land and then build a house Synonyms & Similar Words properties plots parcels lots plats leases patches developments frontages real estates
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