Definition of TREATISE

treatise

Plural: treatises

Noun

  • A formal and systematic written exposition on a specific subject.
  • a formal exposition
  • A formal, usually lengthy, systematic discourse on some subject.

Examples

  • Mastering Scrabble requires studying various strategies, almost like reading a TREATISE on word mechanics.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 8

treatise: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
treatise: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
treatise: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

treatise: valid Words With Friends Word