treatise

noun

Definition of treatisenext
as in monograph
a written work that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly
—often + on a treatise on capitalism that is standard reading in university economics classes

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Recent Examples of treatise This show is not a sociological treatise on the struggles of a contemporary American city. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 Well, that’s my entire treatise on my chronic disease. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 In the beginning, there was bread The book’s centerpiece chapters on starters, mains and sweets are bookended on one side by a treatise on how to make and store breadcrumbs of various sizes, with an under-duress sub-section about how to buy breadcrumbs. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for treatise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treatise
  1. monograph
  2. article
  3. tract
  4. discourse
  5. discussion
  6. essay
  7. study
Noun
  • This monograph recently figured into a larger one-day conference dedicated to the work and cultural legacy of the Armenian painter organized by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice at Aula Baratto on May 25.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
  • This is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Definition of monograph
Noun
  • This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
    — Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This article was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • Salmonella is a bacteria that lives in the intestinal tract, and it people are most often infected by eating foods contaminated with animal feces.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But there isn’t yet much evidence to suggest that governors are strategically pursuing their own overarching vision in their selection of tracts, Fikri said.
    — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tract
Noun
  • The casting of most beloved literary characters in screen adaptation inevitably creates online discourse as fans of the books have their own preconceived notions for what the characters should look like.
    — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
  • And the gender discourse is abysmal, especially in the villages.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourse
Noun
  • After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would have to exit because of the second mound visit of the inning.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The data is now online Suarez placed an item on the July 22 commission agenda calling for discussion of overtime practices in the police and fire departments.
    — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • In response, the Times ran a guest essay by Daniel Mendelsohn, a recent translator of Homer’s epic poem.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In writing an op-ed for Deadline on Monday, the Democratic attorney general is countering a New York Times guest essay penned by Paramount CEO David Ellison last week.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of essay
Noun
  • Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Does this study prove that watching television causes negative brain changes?
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of study

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