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treatises

trea·tise
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tree-tis]
    • /ˈtri tɪs/
    • /ˈtriː.tɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tree-tis]
    • /ˈtri tɪs/

Definition of treatises word

  • noun treatises a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay. 1

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Origin of treatises

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English tretis < Anglo-French tretiz, akin to Old French traitier to treat

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Parts of speech for Treatises

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

treatises popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for treatises

noun treatises

  • atlases — Plural form of atlas.
  • codices — Codices is the plural of codex.
  • commentaries — Plural form of commentary.
  • discourses — communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.
  • disquisitions — Plural form of disquisition.

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