treatise
NOUN:
1. a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
2. a formal work on a subject, esp one that deals systematically with its principles and conclusions.
3. a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached:
a treatise on higher education.
obsolete:
account, narrative, tale.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English tretis<Anglo-French tretiz, akin to Old French traitier to treat. Dictionary 2: C14: from Anglo-French tretiz, from Old French tretier to treat. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of treatise: 14th century. History and Etymology for treatise: Middle English tretis, from Anglo-French tretiz, alteration of tretez, traitet, from Medieval Latin tractatus, from Latin tractare to treat, handle. —Merriam-Webster.
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1. a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
2. a formal work on a subject, esp one that deals systematically with its principles and conclusions.
3. a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached:
a treatise on higher education.
obsolete:
account, narrative, tale.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English tretis<Anglo-French tretiz, akin to Old French traitier to treat. Dictionary 2: C14: from Anglo-French tretiz, from Old French tretier to treat. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of treatise: 14th century. History and Etymology for treatise: Middle English tretis, from Anglo-French tretiz, alteration of tretez, traitet, from Medieval Latin tractatus, from Latin tractare to treat, handle. —Merriam-Webster.
Sources: 1, 2.