treatise

Definition

A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.

Etymology

From Middle English tretys, from Anglo-Norman tretiz and Old French traitis (“treatise, account”), from traitier (“to deal with, treat”).

Example Sentences

• ""As you cannot make a speech, you must," said Henrietta, "put it into a treatise.""
• "“[…] We are engaged in a great work, a treatise on our river fortifications, perhaps ? But since when did army officers afford the luxury of amanuenses in this simple republic ?[…]”"
• "And if someone wants to know how to make objections to actual craftsmen themselves on the subject of art in general or any particular art, there are published treatises available, as you know."

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